LACE
Presentation
Rita Anaya
NR 510
Leadership
Mrs. Shannon
Masters Degree
Prepared Nurse
Advanced Nurse
Practitioner
Certified
Specialists
Certified Nurse
Midwives
Certified Nurse
Anesthetists
Advanced
Practice Nurse
L.A.C.E
.
L
icensure
A
ccreditation
C
ertification
E
ducation
APN Practices
varies from
State to state
Extensive
differences exist
with LACE and
practice
authority
All states
require
completion of
national
certification
exam
Licensure
Full Practice Authority;
licensure laws allow for NPs to
evaluate patients, diagnose,
order and interpret diagnostic
tests, initiate and manage
treatments, including
prescribing medications under
the exclusive licensure authority
of the state board of nursing
Reduced Practice;
laws
reduce APN practice in at least
one element of practice, career
long collaborative agreement,
limitations on practice settings
Restricted Practice;
laws
restrict one or more elements of
practice, career long supervision
agreements with another
provider to manage treatment
plans and delegation
Accreditation
Assesses APN
programs in light
of core, role, and
population
competencies
Evaluates
graduate and post
graduate degree
APN programs
Reviews
developing
programs pre-
accreditation and
accreditation prior
to student
enrollment
Monitors
accredited APN
programs during
accreditation
Certification
APN’s are certified by a national certification
organization related to their specialty
practice
These agencies follow established
