NUR UN1261

NUR UN1261 - Midterm Exam Study Guide/NUR UN1261 - Midterm Exam Study Guide. WEEK 1 1. Characteristics of the profession o it is a service vital to humanity and welfare of society o There is a special body of knowledge expanded through research o The service involves intellectual activities and individual responsibility o Practitioners have higher level education o Practitioners are autonomous o Practitioners are motivated by service and consider their work an important com...

NUR UN1261 - Final Exam Study Guide/NUR UN1261 - Final Exam Study Guide. Why is nursing a regulated practice? o Ensures that practitioners are competent as a way to protect the public’s safety. What is the role of the State Board of Nursing? o Have power to clarify provisions of nurse practice act- Cannot enlarge the law o Typical powers and duties of a Board of Nursing are: Enforcing the Nurse Practice Act and nurse licensure Approve nurse education programs in schools and univers...