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Standards of Professional Practice
Are specific to the practice of nursing. Establish expectations for professional behavior
to protect the nurse, as well as the client and the facility where client care is practiced.
Hold nurses accountable for following a code of conduct and upholding ethical values
related to the profession. Nursing has general standards of practice that every nurse is
held accountable to, as well as standards of practice for nursing specialties.
What/Who regulates Nursing Practice
North Carolina Board of Nursing
-Regulates things such as a nurses/NPs scope of practice, diversion of drugs in
healthcare settings
-Regulates nursing education, clinical hours required, simulation hours required, what to
teach in our curriculum
Nurse Practice Act
Certifications are used to declare that you are qualified in specific specialties
Benner's Novice to Expert Theory
,Novice: First Year
-A beginner with no prior experience, relying heavily on rules and instruction
Advanced Beginner: Senior/New Graduate
-Gains some experience and begins to recognize recurring patterns, still relying on rules
and guidelines
Competent: 2-3 years after graduation
-Able to plan and organize care based on prior experiences, and can make decisions
based on those experiences.
Proficient: Level 4 RN
-Perceives situations as a whole, recognizes patterns and changes, and can modify
plans accordingly.
Expert
-Demonstrates an intuitive grasp of complex situations, relies on past experiences, and
can quickly identify the most relevant aspects of a situation
6 Nursing Roles and Responsibilities
Autonomy and Accountability
Caregiver
Advocate
Educator
,Communicator
Manager
American Nurse Association (ANA)
Sets standards for nursing practice, professional performance, ethics and policy
advocacy. ANA standards include:
Standards of Nursing Practice
Standards of Professional Performance
National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
Supports nursing student development
Specialty Organizations
Offer education and certification in practice areas
Current Issues in the Field of Nursing
• Nurse burnout and staffing shortages
• Workplace violence and safety
• Health disparities, Health Literacy and Social Determinants of Health
• Public health crises (e.g., COVID-19) and pandemic preparedness
• Access to care and rural/underserved populations
• Insurance and healthcare policy reform
• Professional respect and advocacy for fair wages
Nursing Process
The standards of practice correspond to the critical thinking model known as the nursing
process. Registered nurses use
the nursing process as the basis for decision making and actions taken.
, The 5 steps of the nursing process
• Assessment
• Analysis
• Planning
• Implementation
• Evaluation
State Nurse Practice Acts (NPAs)
• Regulate nursing within each state and territory of the United States.
• Are executed by the state boards of nursing.
• Identify what conditions must be met for nursing licensure.
• Identify specific nursing titles (RN, LPN, LVN, APN) and definitions of those titles.
• Determine scope and standards of practice based on the provisions of the nurse's
professional license.
How is Scope of Practice determined?
Two-step process
• The state legislature passes the NPA to regulate nursing practice within their state.
• The state legislature identifies a regulatory body, such as the state board of nursing
(BON) to enforce regulations and rules set by the NPA.
The NPAs provide the general guidelines, but each state creates rules or regulations to
either further explain or make the NPA more detailed.
Regulation of Nursing Education
Nursing education program standards and curriculum, along with clinical learning
experiences, must be approved by the state BON based on whether they meet the
2027): Principles of Pharmacology -
Galen Tested Questions with Revised
Correct Answers, (A+ Guarantee) ||
BRAND NEW!!!
Standards of Professional Practice
Are specific to the practice of nursing. Establish expectations for professional behavior
to protect the nurse, as well as the client and the facility where client care is practiced.
Hold nurses accountable for following a code of conduct and upholding ethical values
related to the profession. Nursing has general standards of practice that every nurse is
held accountable to, as well as standards of practice for nursing specialties.
What/Who regulates Nursing Practice
North Carolina Board of Nursing
-Regulates things such as a nurses/NPs scope of practice, diversion of drugs in
healthcare settings
-Regulates nursing education, clinical hours required, simulation hours required, what to
teach in our curriculum
Nurse Practice Act
Certifications are used to declare that you are qualified in specific specialties
Benner's Novice to Expert Theory
,Novice: First Year
-A beginner with no prior experience, relying heavily on rules and instruction
Advanced Beginner: Senior/New Graduate
-Gains some experience and begins to recognize recurring patterns, still relying on rules
and guidelines
Competent: 2-3 years after graduation
-Able to plan and organize care based on prior experiences, and can make decisions
based on those experiences.
Proficient: Level 4 RN
-Perceives situations as a whole, recognizes patterns and changes, and can modify
plans accordingly.
Expert
-Demonstrates an intuitive grasp of complex situations, relies on past experiences, and
can quickly identify the most relevant aspects of a situation
6 Nursing Roles and Responsibilities
Autonomy and Accountability
Caregiver
Advocate
Educator
,Communicator
Manager
American Nurse Association (ANA)
Sets standards for nursing practice, professional performance, ethics and policy
advocacy. ANA standards include:
Standards of Nursing Practice
Standards of Professional Performance
National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
Supports nursing student development
Specialty Organizations
Offer education and certification in practice areas
Current Issues in the Field of Nursing
• Nurse burnout and staffing shortages
• Workplace violence and safety
• Health disparities, Health Literacy and Social Determinants of Health
• Public health crises (e.g., COVID-19) and pandemic preparedness
• Access to care and rural/underserved populations
• Insurance and healthcare policy reform
• Professional respect and advocacy for fair wages
Nursing Process
The standards of practice correspond to the critical thinking model known as the nursing
process. Registered nurses use
the nursing process as the basis for decision making and actions taken.
, The 5 steps of the nursing process
• Assessment
• Analysis
• Planning
• Implementation
• Evaluation
State Nurse Practice Acts (NPAs)
• Regulate nursing within each state and territory of the United States.
• Are executed by the state boards of nursing.
• Identify what conditions must be met for nursing licensure.
• Identify specific nursing titles (RN, LPN, LVN, APN) and definitions of those titles.
• Determine scope and standards of practice based on the provisions of the nurse's
professional license.
How is Scope of Practice determined?
Two-step process
• The state legislature passes the NPA to regulate nursing practice within their state.
• The state legislature identifies a regulatory body, such as the state board of nursing
(BON) to enforce regulations and rules set by the NPA.
The NPAs provide the general guidelines, but each state creates rules or regulations to
either further explain or make the NPA more detailed.
Regulation of Nursing Education
Nursing education program standards and curriculum, along with clinical learning
experiences, must be approved by the state BON based on whether they meet the
