Types of Law
Nurse Practice Acts
Credentialing
500

This type of law sets care standards between the nurse and the patient for issues such as privacy rights and patient confidentiality.

Common Law
500

This tool is used to guide a nurse’s decision making in regard to scope of practice.

Decision Tree

500

The form of credentialing that verifies an educational program meets standards.

Accreditation 

700

This type of law is comprised of legislative acts, and can involve either Congress and the President, or state legislatures and Governors.

Statutory Law

700

Nurse Practice Acts address what 2 topics? (multiple answers)

Legal Scope of practice
Education program standards
Licensure and types of titles and licenses
Disciplinary procedures
Alternative to discipline programs (substance use disorder monitoring)

700

This term describes the process by which a nurse licensed in one state can obtain a license to practice in another state without retaking the NCLEX.

Endorsement

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