NR581NP Week 2 NP Scope of Practice Worksheet

NR581NP Week 2 NP Scope of Practice Worksheet

Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the grading rubric):

Intended State of Practice

1. Identify the state in which you intend to practice and the licensure requirements for that state.
2. Identify the NP scope of practice in the state in which you intend to practice.
3. Use the board of nursing or the Nurse Practice ActLinks to an external site.for the state where you intend to practice. Provide the link to the source.

Educational and Certification Requirements

1. Describe the educational requirements for NP licensure in the state in which you intend to practice.
2. Describe the initial certification requirements for NP licensure in the state in which you intend to practice.
3. Use the board of nursing or the Nurse Practice ActLinks to an external site.for the state where you intend to practice.

Practice Environment

1. Identify the practice environment (full, reduced, or restricted NP practice) in the state in which you intend to practice.
2. If the state has reduced or restricted NP practice, specify what supervision or collaborative practice agreements are required. If your state is full practice, write N/A for this question.
   1. Students who intend to practice in California should also include the use of written standard procedures that guide NP practice in the state and physician supervision ratios.
3. Use the board of nursing or the Nurse Practice ActLinks to an external site.for the state where you intend to practice.

Prescribing Regulations

1. Discuss NP prescriptive authority in the state in which you intend to practice.
2. Explain regulations related to prescribing controlled substances.
3. Use the board of nursing or the Nurse Practice ActLinks to an external site.for the state where you intend to practice.

Professional Practice

1. Describe the licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements for ongoing NP practice in the state in which you intend to practice.
2. Use the board of nursing or the Nurse Practice ActLinks to an external site.for the state where you intend to practice. Provide the link to the candidate handbook for the chosen certification examination.

Solution

Nurse Practitioner Practice in California
Licensure Requirements in California
To practice as a nurse practitioner (NP) in California, individuals must obtain licensure from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). The primary requirement is holding an active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in California………………..Get this solution for ONLY $10.00