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Get familiar with the Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice to learn the who, what, when, where, why, and how of nursing practice.
The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The nursing process includes the components of assessment, diagnosis, out-comes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Accordingly,
The ANA Standards of Practice refers to the document, Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, developed by the American Nurses Association. This resource is meant to inform and guide registered nurses (RNs) in providing safe, quality, and competent patient care.
The Nursing Professional Development (NPD): Scope and Standards of Practice describe the competencies that NPD practitioners should perform. The roles of all nursing specialties, including those of NPD practitioners, are evolving with the changing healthcare landscape.
The Standards of Practice section includes standards and accompanying competencies for each of the six steps of the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Nurses must also follow legal standards in when providing nursing care. Standards are set by several organizations, including the American Nurses Association (ANA), your state’s Nurse Practice Act, agency policies and procedures, and federal regulators. These standards assure safe, competent care is provided to the public.
Learn more about the nursing process, including its five core areas (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation).