Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development MeetingNameInstitutional affiliation Board of Nursing vs. Professional Association of Nursing {2D5ABB26-0587-4C30-8999-92F81FD0307C}Board of Nursing Professional Nursing Association Regulatory BodyLabor-interest bodyOversees issuance of nursing licenseChampions interest of Registered NursesDoes not draft lobby, oppose, or propose legislationsParticipate in lobbying and political advocacy Implement laws and policiesPromote nursing practice through education advancement, certification, and conferences Registered Nursing Practice in NebraskaGeographical distribution: Registered Nurses are distributed all over the state of Nebraska.Academic Credentials: Minimum requirement is a master’s degree in specialist nursing, or master’s degree in nursing and certificate in specialist nursing.Practice positions: Nursing Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Nursing Midwife (CNM), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)Licensure Status: must have a Registered Nurse (NP) License Members Board of Nursing APRN-Nursing Practitioner (NP) APRN-Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)APRN-Certified Nursing Midwife (CNM) and APRN-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) Board Member Requirement All Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) must have Registered Nurse RN license Either Nebraska License or Multi-state license issued by Nurse Licensure CompactMust meet the graduation-level nursing education and national certification specialty. Federal Healthcare Regulation Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIIPA)Establishes standards that protect patient’s privacyPrivacy entails patient records and other personal informationApplies to all healthcare providers