The state medical board has proposed legislation to include physicians on the state board of nursing to interpret the Nurse Practice Act. Local nursing organizations have testified in public hearings opposing this measure
What aspect of policy development is this?
1. Administrative decision.
2. Legislation.
3. Judicial decision.
4. Regulation.
Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. When regulations deal with sensitive areas, the regulatory body involved may hold public hearings to solicit input. Including physicians on the state board of nursing to interpret the Nurse Practice Act would affect how nursing is practiced. Therefore nursing input is necessary to support the nursing position on the proposed regulations. Judicial or administrative decisions are not involved at this level, and while it is proposed legislation, it ultimately comes under the jurisdiction of the regulatory agency.
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