Scope Of Practice Research
How to Determine if a procedure falls within the RN Scope of Practice
Nurse’s scope of practice is defined by the Nursing Practice Act. Furthermore, in our state of NC, the scope of practice is also defined by the NC Administrative Code Rules. (NCBON 2013). Nursing roles are influenced by our healthcare system that is ever changing. This is why it is important for nurses to make valid and reliable decisions regarding their scope of practice.
In the state of NC, there is a “decision tree” to help nurses decide if something is in their scope of practice. The so called decision tree is as follows: First a nurse should define, describe and clarify the activity being asked of them. Then is the activity prohibited by any law or Nurse Practice
Nurse’s scope of practice is defined by the Nursing Practice Act. Furthermore, in our state of NC, the scope of practice is also defined by the NC Administrative Code Rules. (NCBON 2013). Nursing roles are influenced by our healthcare system that is ever changing. This is why it is important for nurses to make valid and reliable decisions regarding their scope of practice.
In the state of NC, there is a “decision tree” to help nurses decide if something is in their scope of practice. The so called decision tree is as follows: First a nurse should define, describe and clarify the activity being asked of them. Then is the activity prohibited by any law or Nurse Practice