Nurse Practice Act
Nurse Practice Act Extra Credit
Definition of Nurse Practice Act(s)
Nursing practice acts in each state are laws that define the responsibilities of the nurse. The acts are intended to protect patients from harm as a result of unsafe or incompetent practice, or unqualified nurses. They contain general statements of appropriate professional nursing actions. The nurse must incorporate the nursing practice act with his or her educational background, previous work experience, institutional policies, and technological advancements.
Section One:
“(2) In making appointments to the board in accordance with subdivision (1 ), the governor shall consult with interested nursing groups including, but not limited to their respective organizations to determine qualified persons to fill the positions.”
• This is a great point, because if discussions relate to a certain field of a department, someone associated should be their speaking on behalf of any changes or additions to daily the routine. It is common sense that things could and probably would get messed up, if there is no one who knows firsthand would could happen if things change then there is a major risk being taken with that field.
“(5) A physician assistant shall only perform invasive procedures involving any portion of the spine, spinal cord, sympathetic nerves of the spine or block of major peripheral nerves of the spine in any setting not licensed under Title 68, Chapter 11 under the direct supervision of a Tennessee physician licensed pursuant to Chapter 6 or 9 of this title who is actively practicing spinal injections and has current privileges to do so at a facility licensed pursuant to Title 68, Chapter 11.”
• This is particularly important because it defines the distinct difference of experience and qualifications required to hold a position. A physician’s assistant is the ASSISTANT to the physician. Not the physician. The patient may need a more in depth diagnosis or treatment than a PA could give
Definition of Nurse Practice Act(s)
Nursing practice acts in each state are laws that define the responsibilities of the nurse. The acts are intended to protect patients from harm as a result of unsafe or incompetent practice, or unqualified nurses. They contain general statements of appropriate professional nursing actions. The nurse must incorporate the nursing practice act with his or her educational background, previous work experience, institutional policies, and technological advancements.
Section One:
“(2) In making appointments to the board in accordance with subdivision (1 ), the governor shall consult with interested nursing groups including, but not limited to their respective organizations to determine qualified persons to fill the positions.”
• This is a great point, because if discussions relate to a certain field of a department, someone associated should be their speaking on behalf of any changes or additions to daily the routine. It is common sense that things could and probably would get messed up, if there is no one who knows firsthand would could happen if things change then there is a major risk being taken with that field.
“(5) A physician assistant shall only perform invasive procedures involving any portion of the spine, spinal cord, sympathetic nerves of the spine or block of major peripheral nerves of the spine in any setting not licensed under Title 68, Chapter 11 under the direct supervision of a Tennessee physician licensed pursuant to Chapter 6 or 9 of this title who is actively practicing spinal injections and has current privileges to do so at a facility licensed pursuant to Title 68, Chapter 11.”
• This is particularly important because it defines the distinct difference of experience and qualifications required to hold a position. A physician’s assistant is the ASSISTANT to the physician. Not the physician. The patient may need a more in depth diagnosis or treatment than a PA could give