Scope & Standards of Practice Flashcards
Nurse Practice Acts (NPA)
State law that explains the functions + responsibilities of the professional nurse
What does a state Board Of Nursing (BON) do?
Enforces the regulations and rules set by the NPA
Scope of Practice
The things that licensed professionals are deemed competent and permitted to do.
The ANA standards are titled what?
Standards of Nursing Practice
Standards of Professional Performance
The Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) are what?
A set of nursing competencies and proposed targets for a nursing student to attain so that they can become a nurse
The six QSEN competencies are?
Safety, EBP, Patient-Centered Care, Informatics, Teamwork & Collaboration, Quality Improvement
The National League of Nursing Integrating Competencies do what?
Competencies that ensure that all nursing students are educated equally
What are the 4 NLN Competencies that nursing graduates should demonstrate?
Human Flourishing
Nursing Judgement
Professional Identity
Spirit of Inquiry
The AACN’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Essentials are what?
Essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes someone should demonstrate after getting a BSN degree
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) are what?
A group of nursing regulatory bodies. Their purpose is to protect the public by making sure nurses are providing safe and competent care
The NCSBN Transition to Practice (TTP) model is used to do what?
Transition from education to practice
What are the steps of the nursing process for an LPN?
Data Collection
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
What are the steps of the nursing process for an RN?
Assessment
Analysis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
You are an APRN if you’ve earned (at minimum) a master’s degree in what 4 roles?
Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
Certified Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Standards of Professional Nursing Practice
Defines the responsibilities and accountability needed for nursing practice
The Standards of Professional Nursing Practice include what two things made by the ANA?
Standards of Practice
Standards of Professional Performance
The ANA’s Standards of Practice describe what?
Describe a competent level of care for all nurses
The ANA’s Standards of Professional Performance describe what?
Defines competent behavior of all RNs where professional care is provided
What was the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) developed by?
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
The NCLEX ATT (Authorization to Test) email expires in how many days?
90 Days
Minimum and maximum amount of questions on the NCLEX will be?
Min = 75
Max = 205
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NCL) does what?
Permits a nurse to practice in multiple states
Reciprocity is what?
The ability to transfer current state license to another
Credentialing is what?
Verification and recognition of a person’s qualifications to provide specific services in their occupation
Respect for diversity, holistic care, client-centered approach, and client advocacy. What competency does this describe?
Human Flourishing
