A nurse moves from Seattle to Boston and begins working in a hospital.The most important factor for the nurse to consider when moving to another state is the:

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Although most states have similar practice acts,each individual state has its own Nurse Practice Act that regulates the licensure and practice of nursing within that state.Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act is necessary to provide safe and legal nursing care.
Standards of nursing practice are not specific to a city,but rather to the profession itself.
Although the clinical ladder of mobility may be of interest in regard to professional advancement,it is not the most important factor when practicing nursing in another state.Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act in order to provide safe and legal nursing care is of higher importance.
Regardless of where a nurse practices,the nurse should strive to remain current.

A Nurse Moves from Seattle to Boston and Begins Working