⚫ Describe the differences between a board of nursing and a professional nurse association.

⚫ Describe the board for your specific region/area.

• Who is on the board?

• How does one become a member of the board?

⚫ Describe at least one state regulation related to general nurse scope of practice.

• How does this regulation influence the nurse's role?

• How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?

• If a patient is from another culture, how would this regulation impact the nurse's care/education?

⚫ Describe at least one state regulation related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).

• How does this regulation influence the nurse's role?

• How does this regulation influence delivery, cost, and access to healthcare?

Has there been any change to the regulation within the past 5 years? Explain.