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

Assume that you are leading a staff development meeting on regulation for nursing practice at your healthcare organization or agency.

Review the NCSBN and ANA websites to prepare for your presentation.

The Assignment: (8- to 9-slide PowerPoint presentation)


Develop a 8- to 9-slide PowerPoint Presentation that addresses the following:


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

Describe the board for your specific region/area.( My is Florida Board of Nursing)

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.

Include Speaker Notes on Each Slide (except on the title page and reference page)


At least 4 references