Nursing Definition Of Nursing

The definition of Nursing is “providing to individuals and groups nursing care requiring specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences” (Ohio Revised Code 4723 [ORC], (2016). It is more than providing care for the sick, it encompasses the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and care of physically ill, mentally ill, and disabled people of all ages, in all health care and community settings. Registered Nurses (RN’s) must hold a current, valid license issued under chapter 4723 ORC that authorizes the practice of nursing as a registered nurse. Assessment of a patient’s health status is the collection of data through nursing assessment techniques,

Despite that fact it is reported that the most frequent violation of the Nurse Practice Act is practicing with an invalid license and/or without a license, including qualifying candidates for the NCLEX exam practicing prior to obtaining their license. Some other violations include unsafe practice, criminal charges, using Drugs/Alcohol, and not renewing license timely or appropriately. The Practice Intervention and Improvement Program (PIIP) (Section 4723.282, ORC) is an alternative to discipline program for chemical dependency available to nurses who have a substance abuse problem. Nurses who enter this program must submit to the terms of the program, which include temporary voluntary surrender of the license issued by OBN and ongoing monitoring, for the duration of participation. Non-compliance with the terms and conditions will result in referral for disciplinary action by the OBN. The program coordinator shall maintain all program records in the board 's office, and for each participant, shall retain the records for a period of two years following the participant 's date of successful completion of the program (Section 4723.282,