Slide 1: Title Slide
Title: Boards of Nursing vs. Professional Nurse Associations
Subtitle: A Comparison of the NCSBN and ANA
Presenter: Bard
Date: September 27, 2023
Slide 2: Overview
What is a board of nursing?
A board of nursing (BON) is a government agency that regulates the practice of nursing within a specific state or territory. BONs are responsible for licensure, discipline, and education standards for nurses.
What is a professional nurse association?
A professional nurse association (PNA) is a private organization that represents the interests of nurses and the nursing profession. PNAs provide educational and networking opportunities for nurses, as well as advocate for nurses on legislative and regulatory issues.
Slide 3: Differences between BONs and PNAs
| BON |
PNA |
| Government agency |
Private organization |
| Responsible for licensure, discipline, and education standards |
Provides educational and networking opportunities, and advocates for nurses on legislative and regulatory issues |
| Membership is required for licensure |
Membership is voluntary |
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Slide 4: NCSBN
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a non-profit organization that provides leadership and support to BONs throughout the United States. The NCSBN develops and maintains the NCLEX exam, which is the national licensure exam for nurses.
Slide 5: ANA
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the largest professional nursing organization in the world. The ANA represents the interests of all nurses, regardless of specialty or practice setting. The ANA provides educational and networking opportunities for nurses, as well as advocates for nurses on legislative and regulatory issues.
Slide 6: Board for My Specific Region/Area
The board of nursing for my specific region/area is the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). The BRN is responsible for licensure, discipline, and education standards for nurses in California.
Slide 7: Who is on the Board?
The BRN is composed of 13 members, including:
- 7 registered nurses (RNs)
- 2 licensed vocational nurses (LVNs)
- 1 physician
- 1 public member
- 1 consumer member
Slide 8: How Does One Become a Member of the Board?
To become a member of the BRN, an applicant must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a resident of California
- Be licensed as an RN or LVN in California
- Have at least 5 years of experience in nursing practice
- Have no disciplinary action against their nursing license
Slide 9: State Regulation Related to General Nurse Scope of Practice
One state regulation related to general nurse scope of practice is the requirement that all nurses must have a current license to practice. To obtain a license, nurses must pass the NCLEX exam.
Another state regulation related to general nurse scope of practice is the requirement that nurses must practice within their scope of competence. This means that nurses must only perform tasks that they have been trained and educated to do.
Slide 10: How the Regulation Influences the Nurse’s Role
The requirement that nurses must have a current license to practice helps to ensure that nurses are competent and qualified to provide patient care. The requirement that nurses must practice within their scope of competence helps to protect patients from harm.
Slide 11: How the Regulation Influences Delivery, Cost, and Access to Healthcare
The requirement that nurses must have a current license to practice helps to ensure that patients have access to qualified nurses. However, it can also increase the cost of healthcare, as employers must pay licensed nurses higher salaries.
Slide 12: Conclusion
Boards of nursing and professional nurse associations play important roles in the nursing profession. BONs are responsible for licensure, discipline, and education standards for nurses. PNAs provide educational and networking opportunities for nurses, as well as advocate for nurses on legislative and regulatory issues.
Slide 13: Questions?
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Additional Information
In addition to the information provided in the slides, here is some additional information about the NCSBN and ANA:
NCSBN
The NCSBN was founded in 1917 in response to the need for national standards for nursing licensure. The NCSBN is composed of the boards of nursing from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
The NCSBN develops and maintains the NCLEX exam, which is the national licensure exam for nurses. The NCSBN also provides a variety of other resources for BONs and nurses, including educational materials, research findings
