The mission of state boards of nursing is the protection of the public by the regulation of nursing practice.
a. Compare the regulations in your state with those of at least one other state to determine the extent that APRNs have legal authorization to practice within the full scope of their education and experience.
b. Develop a proposal to change at least one regulation in your state’s nurse practice act. Which tactics would you use to persuade board members that your plan will positively affect nurses and the public
c. Identify groups that might oppose your proposal and create responses that defend your position.
