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.