Nurse practice acts identify what a nurse can and cannot do.

A purpose of state nurse practice acts is to regulate the practice of nursing.

The federal government is the regulating agency responsible for state nurse practice acts.

Student nurses are not obligated to meet the same standards of care as are licensed nurses.

If a student nurse is involved in a disciplinary action by the state board of nursing, the student may be prohibited from taking the National Council Licensure Examination.