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Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th Edition is an essential professional resource for registered nurses practicing in the United States. Published by the American Nurses Association (ANA), this edition provides an authoritative framework for understanding the scope of professional nursing practice and the standards expected of registered nurses across roles, specialties, populations, and healthcare settings.
The scope of practice statement addresses the fundamental questions of who nurses are, what they do, when and where nursing practice occurs, how nursing care is delivered, and why professional nursing responsibilities matter. The standards provide authoritative descriptions of the actions and behaviors nurses are expected to perform competently.
The fourth edition includes 18 national standards of practice and professional performance, with accompanying competencies addressing three levels of nursing practice. These standards provide a practical framework for evaluating professional nursing performance and supporting safe, effective, and competent patient care.
New and expanded content addresses the evolving nature of nursing practice, including a contemporary definition of nursing, respect, equity, inclusion, and social justice, ethics in nursing, and the changing boundaries of professional nursing. The edition also introduces the ANA Professional Nursing Model and a revised model representing the regulation of professional nursing practice.
Designed as a foundational professional reference, Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th Edition helps nurses understand their professional responsibilities and provides guidance for delivering safe, high-quality, competent nursing care.
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