The nurse received an update from the state board of nursing about a new continuing education requirement. Which of the following should the nurse do with this information?
1. Plan to learn more about the requirement to be in compliance.
2. Nothing. It is only from the board of nursing.
3. Contact the American Nurses Association about the requirement.
4. Ask a health care provider if the requirement is necessary to nursing practice.
Plan to learn more about the requirement to be in compliance.
Rationale: The state board of nursing is an example of an administrative law agency. Administrative laws are enacted through the decisions and rules of administrative agencies, which are specific governing bodies charged with implementing selected legislation. The nurse practice act is an example of statutory law. Statutory laws are those rules and regulations enacted by the legislative branch of the government. When statutory laws are enacted, administrative agencies are given the authority to implement the specific intentions of the statutes, creating rules and regulations that enforce the statutory law. The nurse needs to plan to learn more about the requirement. The nurse should not ignore the notice. The nurse does not need to contact the American Nurses Association or ask a health care provider if the requirement is necessary.
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