Which of the following is false regarding state licensure laws?
a. These laws establish the requirements for licensure to practice.
b. Licensure is not necessary if the individual has completed training.
c. The state regulatory agencies such as the state board of nursing are responsible for creating and enforcing these rules.
d. The scope of practice defines what the professional can and cannot do within the scope of their licensure.
ANS: B
Licensure is required to practice after the completion of all required training for the profession. The state laws establish the requirements to practice and the state regulatory agencies are responsible for creating and enforcing the rules. The scope of practice defines what activities the professional is legally authorized to perform.
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