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What are the Standards of Professional Practice in nursing?
Expectations for professional behavior to protect the nurse, client, and facility.
Who establishes the standards for nursing practice?
The American Nurses Association (ANA).
What are the five steps of the nursing process?
Assessment, Analysis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
What is the purpose of State Nurse Practice Acts (NPAs)?
To regulate nursing within each state and identify conditions for nursing licensure.
What is the role of the state board of nursing (BON)?
To enforce regulations and rules set by the Nurse Practice Act.
What is required for nursing education programs to be accredited?
They must meet criteria established by national accreditation organizations like ACEN or CCNE.
What does QSEN stand for?
Quality and Safety Education for Nursing.
What are the six competencies identified by QSEN?
Patient-centered care, Teamwork and collaboration, Evidence-based practice, Quality improvement,
Safety, Informatics.
What does the AACN BSN Essentials outline?
Essential expected curriculum content and required competencies for BSN graduates.
What are the AACN Essential Domains?
Knowledge for Nursing Practice, Person-Centered Care, Population Health, Quality & Safety,
Interprofessional Partnerships, Systems-Based Practice, Informatics & Healthcare Technologies,
Professionalism, Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development.
What organization sets standards for LPN/LVN education?
The National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES).
What is the rationale for requiring nursing licensure?
To protect clients receiving care.