• Though different jobs qualifications and care provided are present, nursing is the core of Registered Nursing (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN).
• The purpose of this presentation is to show how reg
...
• Though different jobs qualifications and care provided are present, nursing is the core of Registered Nursing (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN).
• The purpose of this presentation is to show how regulations affect nursing as a whole as well as both positions.
• Information will be provided from the standpoint of the States Board of Nursing as well as from a Professional Nurse Association.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A BOARD OF NURSING AND A PROFESSIONAL NURSE ASSOCIATION
Board of Registered Nursing (BON) American Nurses Association (ANA)
• “A state governmental agency” (California Board of
Registered Nursing, 2019)
• A strong and professional organization, which advocates
for and represents the interests of registered nurses on a
national spectrum (American Nurses Association)
• Created to ensure public protection by the regulation “of registered nurses” (California Board of Registered Nursing, 2019)
• With a goal to improve “the quality of health care for all” (American Nurses Association)
• Implements and enforces “the Nursing Practice Act”, mandating “nursing education, licensure, practice, and discipline” (California Board of Registered Nursing, 2019)
• “Exists to advance the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice; promoting a safe and ethical work environment; bolstering the health and wellness of
nurses; and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public” (American Nurses Association)
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Board of Registered Nursing (BON) American Nurses Association (ANA)
• A nine-member board (California Board of Registered Nursing, 2019)
• A nine-member board (American Nurses Association)
• “Composed of four members of the public and five registered nurses: two direct-patient care nurses, an advanced practice nurse, a nurse administrator, and a nurse educator ” (California Board of Registered Nursing, 2019)
• “Comprised of four officers and five directors-at-large” (American Nurses Association)
• The Governor chooses seven members and Legislature chooses two of the public members, all serving for four years (California Board of Registered Nursing, 2019).
• All members of the board are registered nurses, “elected by the Membership Assembly” (American Nurses Association).
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