RN Scope Of Practice Flashcards
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Common law rules that mandate certain conduct. Created by legislative bodies like congress and state. Ex: child abuse reporting stating clearly what to do when abuse is suspected.
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Statues
2
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Written how nurses practice w/in laws of state nurse practice act. The rules and regulations set the standards for safe practice. When rules are adopted they become administrative or regulatory law.
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Regulations
3
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License exam NCLEX, contrast w/medical boards in that they license or certify at multiple levels rather than a single level. The granting of a license that provides legal permission to practice.
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Nursing licensure
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Defines boundaries of practice of nursing and clarifies how it may intersect with other professions
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Scope of practice
