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1Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Boise, ID, USA. randhuds@sarmc.org
Online Journal of Issues in Nursing
|August 19, 2011
Summary
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) face challenges in credentialing. Data from 2003-2004 shows a low incidence of disciplinary actions against APRNs across the US.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Policy
- Professional Regulation
Background:
- The credentialing of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) remains a complex issue within the nursing profession.
- Understanding the frequency and nature of disciplinary actions is crucial for effective APRN regulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of disciplinary actions taken against APRNs by United States boards of nursing.
- To categorize these disciplinary actions based on specific criteria.
Main Methods:
- Data was collected from 51 United States boards of nursing for the years 2003 and 2004.
- Boards reported resolved APRN disciplinary cases categorized into chemical impairment, exceeding scope of practice, unprofessional conduct, and patient safety/abuse.
Main Results:
- Thirty-eight boards (74.5%) reported data for a total of 125,882 APRNs.
- A total of 688 disciplinary actions were recorded during the 2003-2004 period.
- The incidence of discipline for chemical impairment, scope of practice violations, unprofessional conduct, and patient safety issues was found to be low.
Conclusions:
- APRNs demonstrate a low rate of disciplinary actions across key categories.
- These findings contribute to the ongoing discussion regarding appropriate APRN credentialing and regulation.
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