Description
NPs need to take into account rules and regulations that guide advanced practice in the states in which they practice. Describe educational requirements, licensure and regulatory requirements, as well as practice environment details for Maryland. Discuss information regarding full, limited, or restricted practice limitations as well as prescriptive authority. APA references for support.
Explanation & Answer
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Maryland’s Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners – Outline
Thesis Statement: Rules and regulations have been set to guide the practices of nurse
practitioners and they should take them into account, they ought to follow the procedures and
processes set by the state when providing health care.
I. Introduction
II. Educational requirements
III. Licensure
IV. Regulatory requirements
V. Prescriptive authority
VI. Conclusion
Running head: MARYLAND’S SCOPE OF PRACTISE FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS
Maryland’s Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners
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MARYLAND’S SCOPE OF PRACTISE FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS
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Maryland’s Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners
In October 1, 2015, a new bill was passed in Maryland, permitting nurse practitioners to
independently practice as physicians. It has been marked as the 21st state in the union to pass the
regulation; the bill gives nurses the right to work in collaborative agreements or even open up
clinics. The decision was catalyzed by the shortage of primary ...