Discussion Post: Nursing Practice
• Compare and contrast two Nurse Practice Acts of OHIO and KENTUCKY addressing
o identify each state
o the APRN Title,
o Scope of Practice including prescriptive authority,
o education requirements, and
o national certification.
• Define scope of practice.
• How does an APRN determine his/her scope of practice?
• Let's explore the NCSBN Consensus Model. Use the Implementation Status link on the NCSBN Consensus Model website.
o Identify the goal of the NCSBN Consensus Model
o How does your state's Nurse Practice Act compare to the NCSBN Consensus Model?
o Which states are in full compliance with the Consensus Model?
o Which states are the least compliant?
o What are the educational requirements identified by the NCSBN Consensus Model for all APRNs?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.