The legislative power to initiate, regulate, and enforce the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act, including conditions under which a license may be suspended or revoked and conditions for reinstatement, is delegated to a specific state agency
Which body has the legislative power to initiate, regulate, and enforce the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act? A) State Board of Nursing
B) Board of Medical Examiners
C) Department of Health Services
D) Department of Consumer Affairs
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The legislative power to initiate, regulate, and enforce the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act is delegated to a specific state agency often known as the State Board of Nursing. These Boards work cooperatively with other regulating Boards, such as the Board of Medical Examiners and the Pharmacy Board. All state "Boards" may be part of one or more larger state agencies, such as the Department of Consumer Affairs or the Department of Health Services.
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