NUR274 Topics in Nursing: Nurse Practice Act, Boards, & Licensure

Independent, not-for-profit organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting public health, safety and welfare, including the development of nursing licensure examinations.

Protects the health and safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the licensure/certification and regulation of the practice of professional and practical nursing and dietetics-nutrition by registered nurses, practical nurses, certified registered nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, dietitian-nutritionists, and graduate nurses. Issues licenses and certifications to qualified applicants, approves nursing education programs, establishes standards of practice, and disciplines licensees and unlicensed persons for violations of the Acts and the regulations.

From the Pennsylvania Code, the Commonwealth's official publication of rules and regulations.

This tool from the NCSBN will direct you to the state board of nursing website where you can locate the NPA via the state statute or code.