A nurse has been convicted of driving while under the influence. What regulatory body will determine the status of the nurse's license?

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The state board of nursing is the regulatory body that handles licensure issues for nurses, including disciplinary action related to criminal convictions. The employee assistance program is a resource for nurses dealing with personal or work-related issues, but would not have authority over licensure. The state court system handles legal issues but does not determine nursing licensure. The American Nurses Association is a professional organization but does not have authority over licensure issues.

A Nurse Has Been Convicted of Driving While Under the Influence