In 2010, the Quality and Affordable Care Act was passed, beginning the process of providing health coverage for all legal residents of the United States. This legislation has numerous ramifications for nurses, including
A) the replacement of most general practice physicians with nurse practitioners.
B) the creation of incentives for advanced practice nursing education.
C) the creation of a common scope of practice for practical (vocational) nurses and registered
nurses.
D) the establishment of mandatory overtime for nurses in acute care settings.
Ans: B
The Quality and Affordable Care Act creates incentives for nurses to seek advanced
education. This legislation does not create a uniform scope of practice for PNs and RNs or
advocate the elimination of general practice physicians. As well, the act does not establish
mandatory overtime for nurses.
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