Nursing Scope Of Practice

The purpose of this discussion is to define what scope of practice is as defined by the American Nurse Association and why is it so important as a registered nurse that we know and understand our scope of practice. To be a registered nurse is to be part of an entrusted team of healthcare workers that are responsible for taking care of those when in need. Being a professional we are governed by standards, rules, regulations, and policies. Specifically, the Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice governs nurses. The practice of registered nurses is then further regulated by the specific state and organizations for which they practice in.

As defined by the American Nurse Associations scope of practice lays out the “who”, “what”, ”when”, “where”,