A. Functional Differences
This prompt, the first on the list, asks you to demonstrate your clear understanding of "the functional differences between a regulatory agency, such as a BRN, and a PNO as it pertains to the candidate’s professional nursing practice" (Rubric).

Precisely, then, a BRN strives to ensure that certain standards are followed statewide for regulatory excellence for public health. You can visit the NCSBN website for a thorough understanding.

Likewise, a professional nursing organization such as American Nurses Association (ANA) provides support, assistance, and motivation to professional nurses to network and collaborate with other nurses to grow professionally. It also has a focus on policy, practice, and politics in the interest of professional nurses. Check its Statement of Purpose.

You can quote these two resources and dedicate on paragraph to each. You also might want to add a book or journal reference to make it even juicier.

B. Nursing Code Examples
This can be tricky, but it's easy. It asks you to exhibit your understanding of at least "2 examples of how provisions from a nursing code of ethics influence [your] practice" (Rubric).

Simply, visit this page Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements (ANA) and choose 2 of the given provisions that closely relate to your nursing style and aptitude. For a logical discussion, simply quote 1 or 2 references from available research.

So, let's say that you've picked up Provision 1: Respect for Inherent Dignity and Provision 3: To Protect the Health of people. Quote these provisions verbatim following APA and then extend the discussion by making references to 1 or 2 reliable sources and adding your viewpoint in between.

C. Professional Traits
It asks you to discuss at length the "4 professional traits from the ANA Code of Ethics" that you "will bring to an