Standards of Professional Practice
Purpose
these standards are specific to nursing and set expectations for professional behavior. They aim to protect the nurse, client, and the facility where the care is provided
Accountability
nurses are held to a code of conduct and ethical standards, ensuring professional integrity
General and Specialized Standards
nursing has both general standards applicable to all nurses and specific standards for various nursing specialties
What is the role of the American Nurse Association (ANA)?
The ANA, a professional organization for registered nurses, has established standards for both nursing practice and professional performance.
ANA Standards
include the standards of Nursing Practice and the Standards of Professional Performance
critical thinking model
the nursing process is a critical-thinking model used by registered nurses for decision-making and actions
What are the five steps of the nursing process?
Assessment: collecting patient data
Analysis: interpreting the data to identify issues
Planning: Developing a care plan to address the identified issues
Implementation: executing the care plan
Evaluation: assessing the effectiveness of the care plan and making adjustments as needed
State Nurse Practice Act (NPAs)
Regulation?
NPAs regulate nursing practice within each state and territory in the U.S. They are enforced by the State boards of nursing
Licensure?
NPAs outline the conditions required for nursing licensure and define nursing titles ( RN, LPN, LVN, APN)
NPAs?
State Nurse Practice Acts
Scope and Standards of Practice
NPAs determine the scope and standards of practice based on the nurse's license
Defining Scope of Practice
Two-step Process
Legislation: the state legislature passes the Nurse Practice Act( NPA) to regulate nursing practice
Regulation: the state board of nursing enforces rules and regulations set by the NPA, with each state creating its own detailed guidelines
Program standards
Nursing education programs must meet state BON standards, as outlined in the state's NPA.
Accreditation
Schools of nursing can be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) if they meet national standards.
ACEN
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
CCNE
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(QSEN)
Quality and Safety Education for Nursing
what is the origin of QSEN?
QSEN was created in 2005 to improve quality and safety in nursing, based on the Institute of Medicine’s core competencies.
what are the Six Competencies?
- Patient-Centered Care: Focusing on the patient’s needs and preferences.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Working effectively within a healthcare team.
- Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): Integrating research into practice.
- Quality Improvement (QI): Continuously improving healthcare processes.
- Safety: Minimizing risks and harm to patients.
- Informatics: Utilizing information technology to improve care.
NLN
National League for Nursing
What is the purpose of the NLN?
The NLN aims to promote excellence in nursing education and build a strong nursing workforce
NLN competencies graduates should demonstrate?
Human Flourishing: Promoting Well-being
Nursing Judgement: Making Informed Decisions
Professional Identity: Embracing nursing as a profession
Spirit of Inquiry: Being curious and seeking new knowledge
AACN
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
AACN represents?
represents nursing schools offering baccalaureate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in the U.S.
AACN Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN) consists of ?
outlines nine essentials that detail the expected curriculum content and competencies for graduates of baccalaureate nursing programs.
AACN BSN Essentials
- Liberal Education for Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice
- Basic Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety
- Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice
- Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology
- Healthcare Policy, Finance, and Regulatory Environments
- Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health Outcomes
- Clinical Prevention and Population Health
- Professionalism and Professional Values
- Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice
NAPNES
The National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service
what is the NAPNES responsible for?
it is the organization responsible for setting the standards for educating LPNs/LVNs and advancing their practice
The Standards of Practice and Educational Competencies of Graduates of Practical/Vocational Nursing Programs provide?
an outline of the scope and content of the LPN/LVN nursing education program.
the competencies address which areas?
professional behaviors, communication, assessment, planning, and caring interventions.
what is the rationale behind requiring professional nurses to have a license?
it is the duty of each state to protect all clients receiving care
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
permits nurses to practice in their home state and other compact states under one multistate license
what is credentialing?
is a process that provides confirmation of an individual’s abilities to practice as a health professional. It requires the individual to complete a program of study and demonstrate abilities established as standards of care.