Compare advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) practice regulations in Washington, DC to South Carolina’s APRN regulations

Compare advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) practice regulations in Washington, DC to South Carolina’s APRN regulations. Is there a supervising physician required in each? What about protocols in each? What about prescriptions for controlled substances in each? Is there a requirement for continuing education hours in each? How do see this state’s regulations affecting APRNs? Please address these issues as well as any other differences in your research. What is a current issue in APRN practice?

At least 2 references are required, 1 of which must be a peer reviewed journal article. References must be less than 5 years old.

Below are readings required for class that helps with answering some of the questions. My book is Advanced Practice nursing: Essential for role Development (3rd ed.) Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis. (ISBN-13:978-0803627857). (Chapter 6-7 & 27)

Practice Issues: Regulation of APRNs

Prescriptive Authority

Reimbursement

Certification

Malpractice

Joel Chapters 6-7, 27

Review SC Nurse Practice Act relating to APRNs:

http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t40c033.php

Review SC regulations affecting nurse educators- See Chapter 91:

http://www.scstatehouse.gov/coderegs/statmast.php