Nursing Scope Of Practice

While practicing medicine each member of the team must know, and understand their specific roles in order for the best possible outcome. The purpose of this post is to discuss the role that a nurse plays in a patient’s care. The American Nursing Association (2010) is an organization that has defined the nurse’s scope of practice, and holds nurses to the highest standards of practice; with these high expectations, they also encourage a safe, and healthy workplace. The Nursing scope of practice states that a nurse must practice within the limitations of their education, and training, although this may be expanded depending on certification’s, area of specialty, and the population that is being worked with. Who, What, When, Where, why, and how can be used to help guide this scope. (American Nurses Association, 2010.) …show more content…
In the state of Ohio, an RN’s scope of practice states that a Registered Nurse will be required to provide specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill from every aspect of nursing. This includes identifying health problems, plan, evaluate and execute nursing actions, preform assessments, provide teaching, administer medications and treatments authorized by the provider, and following good nursing practice. (Scopes of Practice: Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse, 2015) Following, and understanding what is in your scope of practice, provides patients with the best care, while ensuring the highest level of