1. Legalities Chapter 2 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 7th Edition, Cooper and Gosnell

2. Nurse Practice Act
Nursing is a specific profession that has legal definitions as to scope or boundaries of practice.
The law that defines and regulates the practice of nursing in the United States is the Nurse Practice Act.
Laws are written by the legislature of each state.
Box 2-4, Common Breaches of Standards of Care

3. The legislative power to initiate, regulate, and enforce the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act is delegated to the State Board of Nursing
The National Council of State Board of Nursing is responsible for the NCLEX exam.
Revoking a License

4. Good Samaritan Act
A law that protects individuals from liability if they give emergency care within the limits of first aid and if the individual acts in a reasonable and prudent manner.

5. Common-Sense
Malpractice Insurance
Review Terms: Malpractice, Assault, Battery, and Informed Consent
Confidentiality
Advanced Directives: Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney

6. Any time that you ever have any question about the required procedure that you are asked to perform, go to the Board of Nursing website at:
You have availability for each state that you work in. You are responsible for knowing any differences between the states.

7. If you are licensed in the state of Mississippi, you will be included in the license compact state.
Go to file in Modules for NLC Compact States or:
National Councils of State Boards of Nursing

8. Any question that you have concerning your licensure and rights not found on these websites, may be answered by contacting the Board directly in your state of practice.