The State Guide to The Legal Scope of Practice for Nursing is the definitive reference to the legal compliance issues relevant to midwives, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, R.N.s and licensed practical nurses, and the insurers who monitor and pay for nursing services. This annual guide's state-by-state breakdowns of specific practice guidelines clearly outlines what services these five levels of nurses can and can not legally deliver to their patients, and assists insurance organizations in determining what services to offer (or stop offering) to their constituents. Well organized and easy to understand, The State Guide to The Legal Scope of Practice for Nursing is the must-have reference for anyone who wishes to effectively navigate the legal quagmire that has become synonymous with today's healthcare industry.