Define generally the concept of "scope of practice" in the medical profession. Describe the difference in training/education of an RN versus an APRN. Describe briefly how the scope of practice ofAPRNsis regulated.

Source:

1.Iowa Supreme Court Ruling on Nursing

Board's Authority - (https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ia-supreme-court/1633132.html)

2.NCSBN: Nurse Practices Acts -

(https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-practice-act.htm)

3.NACNS: FAQs on APRN Scope of

Practice - (http://www.nacns.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3A-FAQScope.pdf)

4.AANP: State Practice for Nurse

Practitioners - (https://www.aanp.org/practice/practice-information-by-state)

5.APRN Consensus Model: Legislative

Update -

(https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.wocn.org/resource/resmgr/files/aprn_consensus_model_impleme.pdf)