Scope and Standards of Practice Flashcards
Unit 1
What are the standards of professional practice and how do they impact the delivery of client care?
The standards of professional nursing practice define tasks that all nurses, regardless of role or specialty, are expected to be competent in performing. This critical thinking model is known as the nursing process. The nursing process guides nurses in the delivery of care.
What are the sequential steps in the nursing process for RN and LVN
The five sequential steps utilized by registered nurses are assessment, analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
The four sequential steps for a practical nurse includes data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation.
What are the requirements of the initial licensure process?
Verification of graduation
Criminal background check
Passing score on Nclex
Self-disclosure of any substance use
What is the process for maintaining licensure and credentialing?
Periodic license renewal is required to maintain the right to practice nursing. State BONs are responsible for implementing the necessary procedures for nurses to apply for licensure renewal.
What actions does a nurse need to take when applying for reciprocity?
Present a current and valid nursing license.
Submit an application
Pay the fees for new license
The Nurse Practice Act (NPA)
Contains current laws and regulations for nursing practice
Contains standards and scope of practice
The nurse is responsible to know current roles and responsibilities as defined by the NPA
The scope of nursing practice
defines the actions a nurse can and cannot perform.
What is passing criteria for the NCLEX computerized adaptive test (CAT)?
The computer will stop giving items using the 95% confidence interval rule.
Standard of Care
is defined as the level of care a nurse provides that is the same for all nurses who have comparable education, competency, and experience.
Which NLN integrating competencies is defined as having respect for diversity, holistic care, client-centered approach, and client advocacy?
Human flourishing
What are the four NLN competencies that new graduate nurses should follow?
The National League of Nursing Integrating Competencies are as followed Human flourishing,
Nursing judgment, Professional identity,
Spirit of inquiry.
Graduates should be ready to encourage human flourishing for clients, families, communities, and themselves; demonstrate safe nursing judgment; continuously cultivate their professional identity; and sustain a spirit of inquiry as they transition into the professional nursing role.
