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The process for developing nursing standards of practice begins with the state board of nursing of the state that the nurse lives in. It’s a two step process:

  • The state legislature passes a law, known as a “nurse practice act” (ANA,n.d.).
  • Regulatory bodies then create and implement rules and regulations, intended to protect the public (ANA,n.d.).

Different entities that might be involved in developing a standard of practice act are highly educated and advanced trained medical professionals who advocate for organizations such as the American Nurses Association. They, in turn, are responsible for lobbying for nurses at the government level such as congress. The day-to-day work of agencies such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Centers of Disease Control (CDC), The Federal Drug Administration (FDA), and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have a huge impact on all who work in the health care system (ANA,n.d.). It is vital that the voice of nursing is heard during their decision-making processes.

References:

American Nurses Association. Health Policy and Scope of Practice. Retrieved May 28, 2018, from https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/healt…