Every state and the District of Columbia has a board of nursing with a mission of protecting the public from harm. Governance of the practice of nursing includes: Establishing requirements for initial licensure and retaining: basic education, continuing education and/or competency. Interpreting scope of practice parameters, defined by state statute (nurse practice act)
  Avascular tissue is that which does not contain blood vessels or lymphatics. Examples include: The epithelial layer of the skin, cartilage, and the cornea and lens of â¦ the eye. There are some types of connective tissue that are composed of elastic fibers that are avascular, too.
Avascular necrosis, also called aseptic necrosis, ischemic bone necrosis, or osteonecrosis, death of bone tissue caused by a lack of blood supply to the affected area. Avascular necrosis most commonly affects the epiphyses (ends) of the femur (thigh bone); other commonly affected bones include those of the upper arm, the shoulder, the knee, and the ankle. Avascular necrosis tends to occur in men more often than women and typically is diagnosed between ages 30 and 50.