Nursing Practice Act
Nurse Practice Act is a set of state laws that govern specific aspects of the nursing profession. The act addresses common issues such as establishing the composition and scope of authority for the board of nursing, defining the practice of professional, practical or vocational nursing and advanced practice nursing, setting the requirements to obtain a nursing license, limiting use of the nurse title and listing the grounds for discipline against a nurse’s license.
Most public libraries should have a copy of the state statute books which should have a copy each individual states act, as they do vary by state. Be sure to get a copy of the most current version and check for the latest amendments that may not be included in the format you’re using.
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A Career In Independent Nurse Contractor says,
[...] Here’s how an independent nurse contractor works. You contract with a healthcare facility or with a patient directly to provide nursing services. Therefore you won’t be working at a hospital as just another nurse. Nurse contractors can practice in all aspects of the health industry, from home health to nursing homes to rehab centers. You don’t need an advanced degree either to get started. You can’t however start your own business as an independent nurse contractor, as stated in the nurse practice act. [...]