A new graduate has starting working in a state other than the one in w

A new graduate has starting working in a state other than the one in which the nursing education program was located. Which of the following should this nurse consult in order to understand the implications of this change of venue?

1. American Nurses Association (ANA)
2. National League for Nursing (NLN)
3. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
4. Nurse State Practice Act

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Nurse practice acts regulate the practice of nursing in the United States and Canada. Each state and each province has its own act. Nurses are responsible for knowing their state’s nurse practice act as it governs their practice. The ANA is the professional organization of nursing, the NLN is responsible for accrediting schools of nursing, and the NCSBN handles licensure of professional nurses.