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ATI Module

Scope and Standards of Practice 08/27/26 (Exam 1)

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AACN (American Association of Colleges of Nursing) Essentials Essentials of skills, knowledge, and attitudes a graduate of a nursing program should demonstrate upon graduation.
credentialing Formal verification and recognition of an individual's qualifications and competence to provide services in their occupation.
licensure A state's legal authorization for a professional to practice within a specified industry and scope of practice.
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Nationwide standardized test for the examination and licensing of either registered nurses or practical nurses developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Group of nursing regulatory bodies whose purpose is to protect the health and welfare of the public by ensuring that licensed nurses deliver safe and competent nursing care through recommendation of nursing practice regulations and competency assessment.
National League for Nursing Integrating Competencies Competencies that serve as a resource to ensure that all students in prelicensure nursing programs are educated at the same fundamental level upon entry to practice.
NCSBN Transition to Practice (TTP) model A recognized program of active learning used across all practice settings for newly licensed nurses (RN and LPN) intended to assist their transition from education to practice.
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) An agreement by state licensing boards that allow a nurse to practice in any state that has adopted the compact under one license.
Nurse Practice Acts (NPA) A state law that explains the functions and responsibilities of the professional nurse.
Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) Set of nursing competencies and proposed targets for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that all prelicensure nursing students should have attained for entry to practice.
scope of nursing practice Sets forth the services or activities that licensed professionals are deemed competent and permitted to perform.
standards of care Minimum level of care a professional must provides based upon legal requirements, facility or organizational policies and in comparison to other professionals who have comparable education, competency, and experience.
standards of practice Explanatory statements that describe a competent level of care for all nurses, using the critical thinking model known as the nursing process.
standards of professional nursing practice Defines the nurse's responsibilities and accountability required for every practicing nurse, regardless of role, specialty, or area of concentration. They include standards of practice and standards of professional performance.
standards of professional performance Defines competent behavior of all registered nurses where professional care is provided.
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