Question

Nurse Practice Act This section should describe in detail the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) including what specifically it is and what its purpose is. Furthermore, please explain if there is one overall NPA or if they differ from state to state. The purpose and what it is should be specific to New Mexico (NM). Again, a minimum of one in-text citation is necessary for this section.

Answer 1

1) All states and territories legislated a nurse practice act (NPA) which establishes a board of nursing (BON) with the authority to develop administrative rules or regulations to clarify or make the law more specific.These rules and regulations undergo a process of public review before enactment.
2) All states and territories legislated a nurse practice act (NPA) which establishes a board of nursing (BON) with the authority to develop administrative rules or regulations to clarify or make the law more specific. Rules and regulations must be consistent with the NPA and cannot go beyond it.The law provides framework for establishing nursing actions in the care of clients. Allows a nurse the legal privilege to practice nursing as defined in each state's NPA. Through the process of licensure, the BON ensures minimum standards of competency to provide safe nursing care to the public.
3) The Florida Nurse Practice Act was legislated to safeguard the public, and the purpose of the Act is to ensure that minimum safety requirements are met by every nurse practicing in the state. Whereas, the law provides framework for establishing nursing actions in the care of clients. Allows a nurse the legal privilege to practice nursing as defined in each state's NPA. Through the process of licensure, the BON ensures minimum standards of competency to provide safe nursing care to the public.
4) The purpose of the Nursing Practice Act is to promote, preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the practice of nursing, schools of nursing, hemodialysis technicians and medication aides in the state. NM Nurse practice act is the Nursing Practice Act is to promote, preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the practice of nursing, schools of nursing, hemodialysis technicians and medication aides in the state.