NURB 3030 Chapter 5

Which state was the first to mandate the license

New York

1901 international council of nurses

Passed resolution to have each state set up a licensure and examination procedure

Licensure

A legal act by the state to recognize that a licensed person is SAFE to practice

The License

• primary function is to protect public safety

• Established only MINIMAL levels of compentency

• Each state can establish their own criteria

There is a current movement toward a

National licensure

Mutual recognition (AKA nursing compact)

Allows nurses licensed in one state to practice in other states without the necessity of seeking additional licensure

Registered nurse

Possession of certain minimal qualifications, such as having passed approved nursing program

Permissive licensure

Allowed people to practice as RNs as long as they did NOT use the title

Mandatory Licensure

Protects both the title and the practice: adopted in ALL states

Institutional licensure

Allows the INSTITUTION to decide what qualifications are necessary

It is best to have certifications from the ANA or ANCC because ___

They will be legit and recognized almost everywhere

Joint Commission

Keeps hospital in check

National League of Nursing

• maintain and improve the standards of nursing education

American Association of College of Nursing

• help colleges with schools of nursing work together to improve the standards for higher education for professional nursing

American Nurses Association

• improvement of the standards of health and access to health-care services for everyone

• Maintenance of high standards for nursing practice

National Student Nurses Association

• maintain high standards of education in schools of nursing

• Educate high quality nurses who will provide excellent health care

• Students ideas, concerns, and needs are extremely important

International council of nurses

• improve health and nursing care throughout the WORLD

• Coordinate efforts with the United Nations and other international organizations

• Monitor government and politics

Sigma Theta Tau

• honor society

• Have to be INVITED

• Recognize individuals who have demonstrated leadership or made important contributions to professional nursing