Walden University| NURS 6050 – Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health | Walden University
Slide 1: Title Slide Title: Regulation for Nursing Practice in Maryland Presenter’s Name and Affiliation
The purpose of the presentation is explained in Slide 2.
Differentiating between professional nurse associations and boards of nursing
- Boards for nursing are regulatory agencies that supervise the nursing profession in a particular state or area
- Associations of professional nurses: Organizations that promote the rights and interests of nurses, as well as providing opportunities for their development.
Maryland Board of Nursing Overview Slide 4
- Composition: Fourteen members nominated by the Governor
- Requirements for membership: A registered nurse, nurse practitioner or a nurse with a minimum of 5 years nursing experience.
- Protecting the public’s health and well-being by regulating practice in nursing
Slide 5: Maryland State regulation for general nurses scope of practice
- Nursing licenses must be valid to practice
- Maryland Nursing Practice Act and Regulations define scope of practice
The impact of Maryland regulations on the scope of general nursing practice
- Nursing practice boundaries: legal and ethical definitions
- Patient safety and care quality are ensured
- Nurses must meet education and licensing requirements
Maryland State regulation of APRN scope.
- APRN Certification, Licensure and Practice Authority Requirements
- Maryland Nurse Practice Act defines scope of practice
The impact of Maryland regulations on the scope of practice of APRNs
- This guide provides legal and ethical advice for APRNs.
- Patient safety and care quality are ensured
- Regulates the education and certification requirements of APRNs
The importance of knowing nursing regulations for professional practice and development.