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Nurs 6050 week 6 assignment-Walden University

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• 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 present ... ation 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). ........................................................CONTINUED................................................ [Show More]

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