There are several specialty areas in nursing and its changing role in society as the world becomes more complex. There is no doubt that this poses risks to both the practicing nurse and the public. In consideration, measures must be taken to protect the practitioner, the patient and the public in general. In general, the Nurse Practitioner Association (NPA) has developed some guidelines and regulations, but this is not enough. This is why each NPA state has enacted suitable laws to protect its citizens and members. It is essential that nurses know the scope of the law which provides them with a safe environment to practice their profession and which also protects