Which of the following falls under the jurisdiction of the state board of nursing?
a. Approving or reject applications for new nursing education programs
b. Expanding the provisions of the nurse practice act
c. Reducing the provisions of the nurse practice act
d. Right to suspend the need for licensure of registered nurses (RNs) in times of extreme shortage
ANS: A
A
Schools of nursing must have state approval from the state board of nursing to operate.
B
The state board of nursing can enforce the nurse practice act but cannot expand it.
C
The state board of nursing can enforce the nurse practice act but cannot reduce it.
D
The state board of nursing does not have the authority to suspend the licensure requirement for any reason.
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