Who establishes an individual state's nurse practice act?
1. The National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES)
2. The National Council for State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
3. The state legislature
4. The board of nursing
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Rationale: State nurse practice acts are established by the state legislature with input from the appointed board of nursing. The act is a legal document, and alterations require the state government to vote on proposed changes.
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