Major Issues and Trends Facing Nursing :
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1. Determination of continuing competency.
2. Recognition of advanced registered nursing practice, including mandatory registration or licensure.
3. Scope of practice for licensees, including prescription privileges.
4. Due Process.
5. Rights of licensees, including concepts of grandfathering or "grandparenting".
6. Establishment of requirements for entry to practice.
7. Regulation of unlicensed nursing personnel.
8. Payment mechanisms for nursing services.
9. Influence and credibility of nurses.
10. Administrative aspects of boards of nursing.
11. Strengthening of legal standards included in statutory provisions relative to violations and reporting of violations.
12. Impaired nurse professionals.
