Professional Licensing Requirements Assignment (For New York State)

For this Application, locate and examine regulations for licensure required by your state including any mandatory continuing education requirements. Explore the influence of organized professional nursing associations and legislation on nursing and healthcare practice in your state.

Write a 3 page paper addressing the following:

• What is a nurse's scope of practice and professional responsibilities based on your state's definition and requirements for licensure? (my state is New York)
• Examine the professional codes of conduct and professional standards identified by the ANA. Why are such standards important and how do they influence nursing practice?

Support your analysis with the information presented in the readings from the professional nursing literature.