Nursing regulations are typically set by multiple entities. The primary bodies involved include:
- [State Boards of Nursing](#): These boards are responsible for overseeing the licensure and regulation of nurses within their respective states. - [Federal Agencies](#): Organizations such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) play a role in setting nationwide standards. - [Professional Organizations](#): Entities like the American Nurses Association (ANA) provide guidelines and advocate for the profession at a national level.
