Nurse Practice Act - ANSWER each state has their own, defines the scope of
practice, will vary from state to state, must know the state you are working
under, and governs nursing in your state.
Scope of practice - ANSWER describes procedures, actions, and processes that
a healthcare worker is permitted to keep within the terms of their professional
license.
licensure - ANSWER considered a protection for the public, must have a
license, permits to render nursing services to the public
professional accountability - ANSWER responsibility to meet the healthcare
needs of patients in a safe and caring way, ask when unsure, safely perform
tasks, document data
nursing characteristics - ANSWER being caring, responsible, organized,
honest
professional appearance and behaviour - ANSWER communicate well, takes
responsibility, is neat, clean
unprofessional conduct - ANSWER may lose license
LPN - ANSWER Licensed Practical Nurse
LVN - ANSWER Licensed Vocational Nurse (California & Texas)
Patient care partnership - ANSWER informs patients about what they should
expect during their hospital stay regarding their rights and responsibilities.
NAPNES - ANSWER professional behaviors, communication, assessment,
planning, caring interventions, managing
practice, will vary from state to state, must know the state you are working
under, and governs nursing in your state.
Scope of practice - ANSWER describes procedures, actions, and processes that
a healthcare worker is permitted to keep within the terms of their professional
license.
licensure - ANSWER considered a protection for the public, must have a
license, permits to render nursing services to the public
professional accountability - ANSWER responsibility to meet the healthcare
needs of patients in a safe and caring way, ask when unsure, safely perform
tasks, document data
nursing characteristics - ANSWER being caring, responsible, organized,
honest
professional appearance and behaviour - ANSWER communicate well, takes
responsibility, is neat, clean
unprofessional conduct - ANSWER may lose license
LPN - ANSWER Licensed Practical Nurse
LVN - ANSWER Licensed Vocational Nurse (California & Texas)
Patient care partnership - ANSWER informs patients about what they should
expect during their hospital stay regarding their rights and responsibilities.
NAPNES - ANSWER professional behaviors, communication, assessment,
planning, caring interventions, managing
