Question

List of nursing regulations.

Answer 1

Regulations of Nursing :-

#. Florence Nightingale

first to establish a formal list or register of graduates from her nursing school

#. Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States and Canada (later American Nurses Association)

In 1896 was the 1st organization to attempt to establish a credentialing system

-Met with resistance and failed

#. International Council of Nurses

-In 1901 passed a resolution that required each state to establish licensure and examination procedures for nurses

-In 1904, New York Nurses Association developed the first licensure bill that passed the legislature

NC, NJ and Va. followed NY. with weaker bills

#. Nurse Practice Act

state legislation regulating the practice of nursing that protects the public, defines the scope of practice, and makes nurses accountable for their actions

-differs for each state

-establishes state board of nursing

(Rules and regulations established by the boards of nursing become law under the power delegated by legislature)

#. State Boards of Nursing

Approve nursing programs (mandatory , required by the state in order to operate in the state )

Implement the state's nurse practice act

(Protect the health and safety of public & Implements disciplinary actions)

Establish standards for nursing schools