A staff nurse is applying for a license in a second state 2 years after initial licensure. To determine the scope of practice in the new state, the nurse should obtain a copy of the:
1. state Nurse Practice Act.
2. American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of care.
3. staff nurse job description in a state facility.
4. general laws of the state.
ANS: 1
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