Which of the following is the legal authority for nursing practice and action according to each state?
a. The Joint Commission c. Nurse Practice Act
b. State boards of nursing d. NCLEX
C
While state boards of nursing operate under the Nurse Practice Act, they themselves are not the legal
authority of such. The Joint Commission provides guidelines and standards for safe nursing practice
according to evidence-based practice guidelines, and they do have the capacity to accredit health
subscribed care facilities although they are not the legal authority for nurse practice. NCLEX is not the
legal authority for nursing actions.
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