What is the nurse practice act?
NUR3826 Ethical and Legal Aspect of Nursing Practice
Week 1 Discussion
Chapters 1-3 DQ
Please answer ONE of the following Discussion Questions. Please be certain to include the number of the DQ being answered and provide a well-developed and complete answer to receive credit. Also, please ensure to have read the assigned chapters for the current week.
DQ 1 What is the nurse practice act?
Give an example of how the nurse could refer to the nurse practice act on a daily basis?
The nurse practice act would be considered or fall under what kind of law?
DQ 2 What is the nurse practice act?
Give an example of how the nurse could refer to the nurse practice act on a daily basis?
The nurse practice act would be considered or fall under what kind of law?
DQ 3 Provide an example of a scenario inclusive of an event a nurse can become in, with relation to the following:
Criminal action
Administrative law action
Disciplinary action
Civil action