Scope of Practice
Defines those duties that a nurse is considered competent to carry out and authorized to perform as defined by state law. In other
... [Show More] words, the scope of practice stipulates those activities nurses can and cannot perform legally.
Standards of Professional Performance
Define competent behavior of all registered nurses and licensed practical nurses where care is provided in an ethical manner with respect for cultural diversity
Nurse Practice Act
Current laws and regualtins governing nursing practice in every state and territory of the United States
NCLEX
A national computer-adapted standardized, graded, pass/fail test used to determine if a graduate nurse is ready to become licensed as an entry-level nurse
Nurse Licensure Compact
An agreement that allows nurses to practice in other NLC states without having to obtain additional licenses
Which of the NLN integrating competencies is defined as having respect for diversity, holistic care, client centered approach, and client advocacy.
Human Flourishing
Defined as the nurse providing client care that demonstartes respect for diversity approaches clients in a holistic and client-centered manner, and uses advocacy to enhance a clients' health
Which of the following information should the nurse identify as a passing criteris for the NCLEX computerized test (CAT)
The computer will stop giving items using the 95% confidence interval rule.
A nurse resides in a state that recently enacted the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC). Which of the following information should the nurse identify as part of the NLC?
The NLC allows a nurse to practice across state lines with one license
A nurse receives a license renewal notification from the board of nursing. The nurse should identify that a license renewal requires the disclosure of which of the following?
When renewing a nursing license, the applicant is required to disclose any history of criminal record, substance use within the past 5 years, and any action taken against a professional license, registration, or certification
A nurse is providing client care using the nursing process. The nurse should identify that which of the following standards or guideline includes this criterion
Standards of practice
Standards of practice are explanatory statements that describe a compentent level of care for all nurses using the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. Nursing has general standards of practive to which every nurse is held accountable.
A nurse is reviewing the scope of nursing practice. Which of the following is the purpose of the nursing scope of practice?
Specifies the actions a nurse can perform.
What information should the graduate nurse identify as a requirement during the initial licensure process? SATA
1. Verification of graduation
2. Criminal background check in certain states
3. Passing score on the NCLEX examination
4. Self-disclosure of any substance use in the past 5 years
Transition to practice programs (TTP). Which of the following factors should the nurse expect?
TPP programs increase job retention
Which of the following statements should the nurse use to define licensure?
Licensure protects the health and welfare of the public
Which of the following describes a standard of care?
A standard of care is defined as a level of care a nurse provides that is the same for all nurses who have comparable education, competency, and experiences.
Multidisciplinary members of the health care team. This is an example of which of the following QSEN competencies?
Teamwork and collaboration
A nurse is educating a group of nurses about the Nurse Practice Act (NPA). Which of the following stateemnt should the nurse include? SATA
1. The NPA contains current laws and regulations for nursing practice
2. The NPA contains standards and scop of practice
3. The Nurse is respnsible to know the current roles and responsibilities as defined by the NPA [Show Less]