Nursing Regulatory Processes

Nursing regulatory processes
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NURSING REGULATORY PROCESSES
Regulatory processes are imperative in nursing because they ensure nurses provide safe nursing care in healthcare institutions. Nursing certification is an example of a regulatory process performed at both federal and state levels. It is important to note that a nurse certification is a form of credentialing that enables nurses to demonstrate their knowledge and a certain level of competency in their practice. Cassiani et al. (2020) note that nurses must pass through the certification process to ensure they have attained the defined set of performance measures required in their practice. Additionally, when a nurse or a nursing institution is certified, this approval allows patients to make decisions based on standardized practices that reflect the quality of care they will receive.
Barrett et al. (2021) note that with the evolving technology, nursing certification is vital because it ensures various nursing specialty areas are growing. Nurses are also pursuing their certificates to advance their knowledge and skil...