American Nurses Association Nursing

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The premier resource for professional nursing practice, Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition, is informed by the advances in health care and professional nursing today. This keystone standard contains 17 national standards of practice and performance that define the who, what, where, when, why and how of nursing practice. The scope and standards of practice inform and guide nursing practice and are often used as a reference for:Quality improvement initiativesCertification and credentialingPosition descriptions and performance appraisalsClassroom teaching and in-service education programsBoards of nursing members' orientation programs and regulatory decision-making activitiesIt also outlines key aspects of nursings' professional role and practice for any level, setting, population focus, or specialty and more!In sum, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice is a detailed and practical discussion of the competent level of nursing practice and professional performance. It is a must-have for every registered nurse.