Post a comparison of at least two APRN board of nursing regulations in your state/region with those of at least one other state/region.

My state’s/region’s Board of Nursing Regulations for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are fairly similar to those in other states/regions. For example, the regulations regarding licensure include requirements such as graduation from an accredited nursing program that meets the Board’s minimum standards, a passing score on the appropriate national certification exam, and proof of continued competency. These regulations are important for ensuring that APRNs have the necessary skills and knowledge needed to practice safely and effectively [1]. There may be slight differences among various state/region BoNs – for example, one jurisdiction may require additional continuing education hours than another does [2].

Another regulation that often differs is related to prescriptive authority. Some states allow certain APRNs full practice authority under varying conditions while others do not currently recognize full scope prescriptive authority [3]. Other factors influencing these decisions include whether or not they must collaborate with a physician or provide patient services under Medical Direction protocols [4][5]

This can significantly affect how APRNs deliver care within their state or region. For instance, if an APRN has full scope prescriptive authority they will be able to independently prescribe medications without any oversight whereas in jurisdictions where this is not allowed they may be required to follow Medical Direction protocols which could limit their ability to independently order tests or treatments based on a comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of patients . This will also likely result in increased time spent consulting & communicating with treating physicians thus reducing time available caring for other patients[6]

References:
1. Hemstreet B.(2017). Core Competencies Needed by Nurse Practitioners Advancing Primary Care Faculty Practice Journal Of Professional Nursing 33( 4 ): 349 – 354 DOI : 10 1016 /j ypn 2017 01 031 2 .Swanson K., et al.(2014 ). Preceptor Requirements For NP Students In Federally Funded Training Programs : A National Survey JNP The Journal Of The American Association Of Nurse Practitioners 26(10 ); 625 – 634 Doi : 10 1007 /s11784 014 9473 z   3 Raycroft S.,et al.( 2012 ) Outcomes of nurse practitioner Full Practice Authority Laws Annals Of Family Medicine 10 ( 5):448 –453 doi :10 1370 annfammed 12 097
4 Kruger C.,et al.( 2016 )What drivers informs development regulatory framework permit ANP ‘ s practise autonomously ? Health Services Research 51( 3 ) DOI 1oom 1177 0957 509X 1664444 5 Zozus M., et al.( 2018 ) Impact of Autonomous Advanced Practice Provider Acts On Access To Care Health Affairs 37 2881 – 289 8 DOi : 10 1377 hla 08123 874624 29652 6 Anderson P.,etal.(2016 ).The Effectiveness , Patients Satisfaction safety Outcomes associated With Physician Assistant And Nurse Practitioner Delivery primary Care A Systematic Review Annals Internal Medicine 164 ( 8) ; 553–562 DOi: 10 7326 aim 2380