Nursing Authorities Influencing Practice

1. The vision of the Future of Nursing 2020–2030, is the achievement of health equity in the United States built on strengthened nursing capacity and expertise. Name 4 current barriers to health equity.

2. What agency is responsible for issuing NP licensure in your state (include name of your state)?

3. What are the Educational Requirements for Certification as NP or CNM in your state (include name of your state)? (NEW YORK)

4. What agency is responsible for Professional Conduct/Disciplinary action in your state?

5. Briefly describe in your own words the APRN Consensus Model

6. Briefly discuss in your own words how a Nurse Practice Act is created, who creates the act, the purpose of such an Act, and how the NPA relates to the rules and regulations governing nursing practice.

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