Nursing : scope and standards of practice / American Nurses Association.

Other author American Nurses Association issuing body.
Format Book
Edition3rd edition.
PublicationSilver Spring, Maryland : American Nurses Association, [2015]
Copyright Date?2015
Descriptiononline resource
Supplemental ContentConnect to this resource online
Subjects

Uniform titleNursing (American Nurses Association)
Abstract 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 initiatives Certification and credentialing Position descriptions and performance appraisals Classroom teaching and in-service education programs Boards of nursing members' orientation programs and regulatory decision-making activities It 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. - Publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Technical details Mode of Access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9781558106192
ISBN1558106197