Topic 2 DQ 1
The scope and standards of practice guide the nursing profession in competence and performance
expectations. The scope of practice for nursing defines the activities that a person licensed as a
nurse is permitted to perform while the standards of practice delineate performance expectations
for all registered nurses. Review Chapter 3, "The Nursing Workforce," of The Future of Nursing
2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity, located in the Topic 2 Resources, and
compare the scope of practice and differentiated practice competencies of licensed practical
nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs), and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).
Review "Scope of Nursing Practice" from Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, located in
the Topic 2 Resources. Standard 12 of the standards of practice describes the nurse's role related
to education. Explain the role of professional development (life-long learning) in the context of
this standard.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two
references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and
include one reference. Refer to "RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric" and "RN-BSN
Participation Rubric," located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial
discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
Answer:
Title: Managing the Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice: Developing Competence
and Expectations
Introduction:
The fundamental pillars that establish the bounds and expectations within the nursing profession
are the scope and standards of practice. They outline what licensed nurses are allowed to do and
what registered nurses (RNs) are expected to do. This paper delves into Standard 12,
emphasizing the role of the nurse in education and the critical role of professional development
in lifelong learning. It also examines the significance of these guidelines and the differentiated
practice competencies among RNs, APRNs, and licensed practical nurses (LPNs).
Scope of Practice and Differentiated Competencies:
APRNs, RNs, and LPNs employ different practice areas. Generally speaking, LPNs do basic
patient care tasks, including giving prescriptions and giving basic nursing care, while being
supervised by RNs or doctors. On the other hand, RNs are more broadly tasked with carrying out
nursing interventions, care planning, and complicated evaluations. They place a strong emphasis
on decision-making, leadership, and critical thinking abilities.
The scope and standards of practice guide the nursing profession in competence and performance
expectations. The scope of practice for nursing defines the activities that a person licensed as a
nurse is permitted to perform while the standards of practice delineate performance expectations
for all registered nurses. Review Chapter 3, "The Nursing Workforce," of The Future of Nursing
2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity, located in the Topic 2 Resources, and
compare the scope of practice and differentiated practice competencies of licensed practical
nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs), and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).
Review "Scope of Nursing Practice" from Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, located in
the Topic 2 Resources. Standard 12 of the standards of practice describes the nurse's role related
to education. Explain the role of professional development (life-long learning) in the context of
this standard.
Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two
references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and
include one reference. Refer to "RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric" and "RN-BSN
Participation Rubric," located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial
discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.
Answer:
Title: Managing the Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice: Developing Competence
and Expectations
Introduction:
The fundamental pillars that establish the bounds and expectations within the nursing profession
are the scope and standards of practice. They outline what licensed nurses are allowed to do and
what registered nurses (RNs) are expected to do. This paper delves into Standard 12,
emphasizing the role of the nurse in education and the critical role of professional development
in lifelong learning. It also examines the significance of these guidelines and the differentiated
practice competencies among RNs, APRNs, and licensed practical nurses (LPNs).
Scope of Practice and Differentiated Competencies:
APRNs, RNs, and LPNs employ different practice areas. Generally speaking, LPNs do basic
patient care tasks, including giving prescriptions and giving basic nursing care, while being
supervised by RNs or doctors. On the other hand, RNs are more broadly tasked with carrying out
nursing interventions, care planning, and complicated evaluations. They place a strong emphasis
on decision-making, leadership, and critical thinking abilities.
