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Module 2

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Standards of Professional Practice

Purpose

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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

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Accountability

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nurses are held to a code of conduct and ethical standards, ensuring professional integrity

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General and Specialized Standards

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nursing has both general standards applicable to all nurses and specific standards for various nursing specialties

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What is the role of the American Nurse Association (ANA)?

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The ANA, a professional organization for registered nurses, has established standards for both nursing practice and professional performance.

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ANA Standards

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include the standards of Nursing Practice and the Standards of Professional Performance

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critical thinking model

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the nursing process is a critical-thinking model used by registered nurses for decision-making and actions

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What are the five steps of the nursing process?

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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

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State Nurse Practice Act (NPAs)

Regulation?

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NPAs regulate nursing practice within each state and territory in the U.S. They are enforced by the State boards of nursing

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Licensure?

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NPAs outline the conditions required for nursing licensure and define nursing titles ( RN, LPN, LVN, APN)

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NPAs?

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State Nurse Practice Acts

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Scope and Standards of Practice

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NPAs determine the scope and standards of practice based on the nurse's license

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Defining Scope of Practice

Two-step Process

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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

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Program standards

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Nursing education programs must meet state BON standards, as outlined in the state's NPA.

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Accreditation

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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.

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ACEN

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Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

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CCNE

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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

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(QSEN)

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Quality and Safety Education for Nursing

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what is the origin of QSEN?

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QSEN was created in 2005 to improve quality and safety in nursing, based on the Institute of Medicine’s core competencies.

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what are the Six Competencies?

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  • 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.

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NLN

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National League for Nursing

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What is the purpose of the NLN?

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The NLN aims to promote excellence in nursing education and build a strong nursing workforce

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NLN competencies graduates should demonstrate?

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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

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AACN

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American Association of Colleges of Nursing

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AACN represents?

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represents nursing schools offering baccalaureate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in the U.S.

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AACN Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN) consists of ?

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outlines nine essentials that detail the expected curriculum content and competencies for graduates of baccalaureate nursing programs.

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AACN BSN Essentials

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  • 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

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NAPNES

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The National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service

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what is the NAPNES responsible for?

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it is the organization responsible for setting the standards for educating LPNs/LVNs and advancing their practice

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The Standards of Practice and Educational Competencies of Graduates of Practical/Vocational Nursing Programs provide?

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an outline of the scope and content of the LPN/LVN nursing education program.

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the competencies address which areas?

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professional behaviors, communication, assessment, planning, and caring interventions.

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what is the rationale behind requiring professional nurses to have a license?

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it is the duty of each state to protect all clients receiving care

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Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

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permits nurses to practice in their home state and other compact states under one multistate license

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what is credentialing?

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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.