Contemporary Topics in Nursing

Homework #3: Due Week 10

Legal Issues in Nursing- READ chapter 6 in textbook(Black, B. P. (2020). Professional nursing: Concepts and challenges (9th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323551137): Laws, rules, and regulations needed for professional nursing practice. (attached screenshots of Ch. 6)
FOLLOW RUBRIC THAT IS ATTACHED.

Template: Include the following information in your paper: (EACH # SHOULD HAVE ITS OWN PARAGRAPH)

1. Why are laws, rules, and regulations needed for professional nursing practice?
2. Explain the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act (NPA)
3. Explain the role of the State Boards of Nursing (SBN)
4. What are the liability issues for a nurse who fails to raise the siderails after surgery and the patient falls out of bed?

Requirements for each paper: Title page and APA formatting for alignment, spacing, page numbers, and font style and size. 1-2 pages. MAXIMUM of two double spaced typed pages, NOT including title page or references.