Nursing regulators perform a variety of functions to ensure the quality of nursing practice. These include:
1. Licensure: They issue and renew licenses for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). 2. Education Approval: They approve and accredit nursing education programs to ensure they meet necessary standards. 3. Discipline: They investigate complaints and take disciplinary action against those who violate professional standards. 4. Practice Standards: They develop and enforce standards of practice and codes of ethics. 5. Policy Development: They contribute to health policy development and advocate for the nursing profession.
