Ever wonder where to find the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act?
It’s Chapter N1 from the Wisconsin State Statutes. Officially, it’s called "The Board of Nursing," from the Department of Regulation and Licensing. However, most Wisconsin nurses know it as “The Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.” Googling this one doesn't bring up what you might think ...
Where to find it on the Affinity Intranet :
Affinity Intranet > Library > General Reference Links > Board of Nursing Wisconsin
The Nurse Practice Act describes the standards of practice for nurses (RN and LPNs) in Wisconsin. In some areas, the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act is intentionally vague. Therefore, we’ve added links for the Board of Nursing’s White Papers and position statements that address timely topics like the following :
> Scope of Practice Decision Tree : Guidelines for RN and LPN Licensure
> Use of Nurse Technicians
> Delegation
> Pain Management
And more …
There is also a Wisconsin RN Practice FAQ that may also be helpful for certain questions.
It’s Chapter N1 from the Wisconsin State Statutes. Officially, it’s called "The Board of Nursing," from the Department of Regulation and Licensing. However, most Wisconsin nurses know it as “The Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.” Googling this one doesn't bring up what you might think ...
Where to find it on the Affinity Intranet :
Affinity Intranet > Library > General Reference Links > Board of Nursing Wisconsin
The Nurse Practice Act describes the standards of practice for nurses (RN and LPNs) in Wisconsin. In some areas, the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act is intentionally vague. Therefore, we’ve added links for the Board of Nursing’s White Papers and position statements that address timely topics like the following :
> Scope of Practice Decision Tree : Guidelines for RN and LPN Licensure
> Use of Nurse Technicians
> Delegation
> Pain Management
And more …
There is also a Wisconsin RN Practice FAQ that may also be helpful for certain questions.
