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Discussion week 2.docx Discussion ( minimum of 175 words) with one reference The regulation of nursing practice is delineated within each state's nurse practice act. Nurses are responsible for knowing and understanding how their practice is regulated by the state in which they are licensed. A nurse who practices beyond their state's legal definition of nursing is subject to disciplinary action by the regulatory agency. What should a nurse do if requested to perform a duty that is beyond the scope of practice outlined in the state's nurse practice act?

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SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Scope of practice describes the services that a qualified health professional is deemed competent to perform ,and permitted to undertake -in keeping with the term of their professional license.

SCOPE OF PRACTICE DEFINED IN NURSING

The nursing scope and standards of practice describe the "who, "what",where"'"when"Why" and "how" of nursing practice.

WHO ; Registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses comprise the who constituency and have been educated ,titled,and maintain and active licensure to practice nursing.

WHAT; Nursing is the best protection, promotion,and optimization of health and abilities,prevention of illness and  injury :facilitation of healing,alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy in the care of individuals ,families,groups,communities and populations.

WHERE:Wherever there is a patient in need of care.

WHEN :Whenever there is need for nursing knowledge,compassion,and expertise.

WHY : The profession exists to achieve the most positive patients positive outcomes in keeping with nursing social contract and obligation to society.

Defining scope of practice is generally a two step process.

STEP 1 The state legislature passes a law known as a "nurse practice act".

STEP 2 Regulatory bodies then create and implement rules and regulations,intended to protect the public.