(1) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules, pursuant to chapter 91, not inconsistent with the law, as may be necessary to enable it to carry into effect this chapter, including the definition of the scope of practice of nursing and the delegation of nursing tasks based upon professional nursing standards;

(2) Prescribe standards for preparing persons for licensure under this chapter;

(3) Provide for surveys of educational programs as it may deem necessary;

(4) Accredit educational programs as meet the requirements of this chapter and the rules of the board;

(5) Deny or withdraw accreditation from educational programs for failure to meet prescribed standards;

(6) Examine, license, and renew the licenses of qualified applicants;

(7) Conduct hearings upon charges calling for discipline of a licensee or, denial, suspension, or revocation of a license;

(8) Exercise the power to issue subpoenas, compel the attendance of witnesses, and administer oaths to persons giving testimony at hearings;

(9) Cause the prosecution of all persons violating this chapter and incur necessary expenses therefor; and

(10) Keep a record of all its proceedings.