Hot Topics in APRN Regulation

Author(s): Buck Michelle

Contact Hours 1.25

CERP C 1.25

Expires Dec 31, 2026

Topics: Career Development, Certification, Legal

Role: Staff

Fees
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

APRN regulation promotes patient safety. Understanding regulation is crucial to APRN role implementation. In this session a panel discusses key foundational issues affecting APRN practice using a case study format. Topics include scope of practice and APRN Compact licensure. A decision-making tool for determining the alignment of specific interventions with the APRN’s scope of practice is introduced. There is opportunity for audience participation.

Objectives

  • Identify current issues which impact APRN practice and regulation.
  • Discuss the implications of regulation for licensure, certification and education of APRNS.
  • Describe regulatory issues, including Compact licensure, related to APRN scope of practice.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.