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Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice by coll.

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PublisherAmerican Nurses AssociationPublished2015pages264LanguageEnglishISBN-13978-1-55810-620-8ISBN-101558106200FormatPDF
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Scope of Nursing PracticeStandards of PracticeStandards of Professional PerformanceNursing ProcessProfessional Role CompetenceCulturally Congruent PracticeNursing EthicsNursing LeadershipEvidence-Based Practice

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Chapter 3: Standards of Practice

According to the IOM report 'The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health', what are the specific recommendations for increasing the number of BSN-prepared and doctorally prepared nurses by 2020?

The IOM report 'The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health' recommends increasing the number of BSN-prepared nurses to 80% by 2020 (Recommendation 4) and doubling the number of doctorally prepared nurses by 2020 (Recommendation 5). It also calls for removing scope-of-practice barriers so nurses can practice at the highest level of their education and training.

Intermediatep. 43-46
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What is culturally congruent practice and how does it relate to cultural competence?

Culturally congruent practice is the application of evidence-based nursing that aligns with the preferred cultural values, beliefs, worldview, and practices of the healthcare consumer and other stakeholders. Cultural competence is the process through which nurses demonstrate culturally congruent practice. Together, they help nurses design and direct care that improves access, promotes positive outcomes, and reduces disparities.

Intermediatep. 43-46
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List three models or theories that outline how culturally congruent practice may be implemented.

Three models that outline implementation of culturally congruent practice are Leininger's Culture Care Diversity and Universality model, Campinha-Bacote's Process of Cultural Competence in the Delivery of Health Services model, and Purnell's Model for Cultural Competence. These are among the examples listed in the text.

Introductoryp. 43-46
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Chapter 4: Standards of Professional Performance

What are the competencies of the registered nurse under Standard 3: Outcomes Identification?

Under Standard 3, the registered nurse engages the healthcare consumer and interprofessional team to identify expected outcomes; formulates culturally sensitive outcomes from assessments and diagnoses; uses clinical expertise and evidence-based practice to identify risks, benefits, costs, and expected trajectory; and collaborates with the consumer to incorporate culture, values, and ethics. The nurse also sets time frames, develops outcomes that support care coordination, modifies outcomes based on evaluation, documents outcomes as measurable goals, and evaluates actual outcomes against expected outcomes and quality standards.

Intermediatep. 69-82
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What are the additional competencies for the graduate-level prepared registered nurse under Standard 8: Culturally Congruent Practice?

Under Standard 8, the graduate-level prepared registered nurse must: evaluate tools, instruments, and services provided to culturally diverse populations; advance organizational policies, programs, services, and practice that show respect, equity, and value for diversity and inclusion; engage consumers, key stakeholders, and others in building internal and external cross-cultural partnerships; conduct research to improve health care and outcomes for culturally diverse consumers; and develop recruitment and retention strategies to achieve a multicultural workforce.

Intermediatep. 72-84
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What are the additional competencies for the advanced practice registered nurse under Standard 5 (Implementation) regarding prescriptive authority and treatments?

Under Standard 5, advanced practice registered nurses have additional competencies to use prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and therapies in line with state and federal laws and regulations; to prescribe evidence-based traditional and integrative treatments that respect the healthcare consumer's cultural preferences; to prescribe pharmacological agents based on clinical indicators and diagnostic or laboratory results; and to provide clinical consultation for complex cases to improve care and outcomes.

Intermediatep. 56-79
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Chapter 5: Glossary

What are the additional competencies for the advanced practice registered nurse under Standard 14 (Quality of Practice)?

Under Standard 14, the additional competencies for the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) are: engage in comparison evaluations of the effectiveness and efficacy of diagnostic tests, clinical procedures, therapies, and treatment plans with healthcare consumers to optimize quality; design quality improvement studies, research, initiatives, and programs to improve health outcomes in diverse settings; apply advanced preparation and current evidence-based information to clinical decision-making at the point of care; and use available benchmarks to evaluate practice at individual, departmental, or organizational levels.

Intermediatep. 91-99
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What is the definition of delegation according to the ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice glossary?

Delegation is the transfer of responsibility for performing a task from one individual to another while retaining accountability for the outcome. In nursing, an RN delegating a task transfers the responsibility for that task but keeps professional accountability for the overall care.

Introductoryp. 97-103
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What are the competencies of the registered nurse under Standard 11. Leadership?

Under Standard 11, a registered nurse demonstrates leadership by contributing to a respectful, trusting, and dignified environment; encouraging innovation; using communication to manage change and conflict; mentoring colleagues; retaining accountability for delegated care; participating in professional organizations; and influencing health-related policy.

Intermediatep. 85-96
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Chapter 12: Appendix F: Culturally Congruent Practice Resources

Which standard of professional performance addresses culturally congruent practice, and what does it require of registered nurses?

Standard 8, Culturally Congruent Practice, is the standard of professional performance that addresses culturally congruent practice. It requires registered nurses to practice in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.

Intermediatep. 247-263
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According to Appendix F, which U.S. Department of Health and Human Services resource provides National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)?

In Appendix F, the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) are listed as a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services resource. The linked page is on the HHS Office of Minority Health website (minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh).

Introductoryp. 239-250
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Which specialty nursing organizations are listed in Appendix F as resources for culturally congruent practice?

Appendix F lists the following specialty nursing organizations and related groups as resources for culturally congruent practice: American Assembly of Men in Nursing; Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association; Association of Black Nursing Faculty; Health Professions for Diversity Coalition; National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association; National American Arab Nurses Association; National Association of Hispanic Nurses; National Black Nurses Association; National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nursing Associations (NCEMNA); Philippine Nurses Association of America; and Sullivan Alliance to Transform America's Health Profession.

Intermediatep. 239-250
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