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What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
What is a consequence of not following the standard of care?
Who conducts the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX)?
What is the purpose of the standard of care?
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Study Notes
Nurse Practice Act
- Statutes legislated by the state to regulate the practice of nursing within that state
- Each nurse is responsible for knowing the provisions of the act for the state in which they work
Regulatory Provisions
- Educational requirements for nurses
- Scope of nursing practice for LPN and RN
- Licensure requirements for the protection of the public
- Grounds for disciplinary action
- Rights of the nurse licensee if a disciplinary action is taken
Licensure and Examination
- Graduates of accredited schools must pass the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) prior to beginning professional practice for LPN or RN
- Exams are conducted by NCSBN
Standard of Care
- A set of guidelines under which the nurse should practice
- Failure to follow policy and procedure (standard of care) puts the nurse at risk for legal action
- Defined by American Nurses' Association (ANA)
- Outlines and describes a competent level of care for registered nurses to follow
- Includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
Disciplinary Action
- A board of nursing can revoke or suspend a registered nurse's license for:
- Unprofessional conduct
- Breach of client confidentiality
- Failure to use sufficient knowledge
- Physical or verbal abuse
- Improper duties
- Delegating care to unlicensed personnel
- Inaccurate record maintenance
- Falsification of client records
- Leaving assignments without proper notification
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Test your knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, which regulates the practice of nursing in each state. Learn about educational requirements, scope of practice, licensure, and more.
