UPGRADED NURS 285 QUIZ #2 (WKS 5-8)QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

UPGRADED NURS 285 QUIZ #2 (WKS 5-8)QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Scope of practice means - The interventions that RNs are authorized, educated, and competent to perform. Purpose of the regulatory body or college: - - protect the public - ensure registrants practice within scope of practice - ensure registrants are aware of and adhere to their regulatory responsibilities and accountabilities. - Ex: CRNA (part of our self-regulation) - CRNA adopted the CNA's code of ethics. Professional nursing Associations - - a collective entity of nurse members whose purpose is to enhance and represent the nursing profession. - advance nursing excellence and positive health outcomes. - influence nursing practice, education, health policy, and standards. - province to province, not a regulatory body. Nursing organizations: Regulator - - serve and protect the public - ex: College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) Nursing organizations: Professional - - advance the profession and improve health - ex: Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Nursing organizations: Educational - - advance education and represent nursing programs - ASsociation of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Nursing organizations: Union - - support the nurse and strengthen working conditions - ex: United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) RN Profession Scope of Practice regulated by: - -health professions or nursing legislation (HPA) - registered nurse profession regulation (CRNA) - professional guidelines, standards, and position statements (CRNA). Individual RN Scope of Practice regulated by: - - employer policies (AHS) - individual RN competence (am I competent?)