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Milwaukee Area Technical College HealthCare Pathway- Licensed Practical Nursing NRSPN 301 Nursing Fundamentals Unit 1- Introduction to Nursing Practice Use the following list to fill in the name of each organization who regulates nursing practice: The National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN) American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice National League for Nursing (NLN) The National Association of Licensed Professional Nurses (NALPN) Nurse Practice Acts (NPA) Patient Bill of Rights Code of Ethics for Nursing

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_________________ The legal act which defines and describes the scope of nursing practice in each state; regulates the practice of nursing in each U.S. State.

WI Nurse Practice Act

Key Points - Gives guidelines explaining nurses’ responsibilities - Designed to protect the public - Defines licensing requirements - Explicitly states what advanced practice nurses may do (e.g. nurse midwife) - Reflects the nursing process

_____________________ Objective is to foster the development and improvement of all nursing services and nursing education. Vision statement describes the practical nurse’s role in

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-Emphasis on practical nurse’s contribution to health care team -Offers testing services -Surveys/accredits schools of nursing

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advancing the nation’s health.

_______________________ The NFLPN's primary goal is to offer support and ongoing education to LPNs and LVNs who have obtained membership in the organization. The organization develops standards of nursing practice for the practical nurse to follow to deliver safe, knowledgeable nursing care.

-Evaluates the quality of care the licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides - Sets the standards for any required LPN/LVN continuing education courses offered by higher education facilities across the nation. -Provides various educational certification programs

__________________________ -Offers certifications in different disciplines. Objective is to foster high -Offers educational standards of nursing care and promote continued scholarships. competence through education/certification and lifelong learning, with a focus on public protection.

______________________ The professional organization which describes the responsibilities of the professional nurse (RN). The ANA revised the Standards of Nursing Practice in 2015. The 17 standards of national practice of nursing describe all facets of nursing practice.

- Evaluates the quality of care nurses provide - Provides legal guidelines for nursing practice - Demands on-going competency through education - ANA Standards protect the nurse, patients, health care agencies - Reflects values and priorities of the profession - Provides direction for

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practice - Defines profession’s accountability for RNs - Specialty areas have developed own specific standards - Includes five phases of the Nursing Process

________________________ The formal statement of nursing’s ideals and values. The principles are shared by the group, reflect moral judgments over time, and serve as a standard for professional actions.

- Requirements are higher than legal standards - Reminds nurses of the special responsibility of caring for the sick - Provides a sign of commitment to the public - Guides the profession in self-regulation - Requires integrity of its members, and to do what is right regardless of personal costs - Outlines the major ethical considerations of the profession - Changes as the needs and values of society change

_________________ A document that contains several different issues including shared decision making, the right to be informed of all medical options, and the right to refuse treatment.

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- Client education is mandated - Gives client control over health

Introduction to Nursing Practice Discussion Questions: 1. Compare & contrast the role of the RN to the LPN. Consider the standards of practice & WI nurse practice act. List the similarities in the middle & differences in the respective circle.

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2. How do the RN & LPN work collaboratively to provide patient care?

3. What activities are similar and what activities are beyond the scope of the LPN?

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4. What does HIPAA stand for?

In your own words, summarize the provisions of HIPAA.

Although HIPAA is in place to protect a patient's privacy there are other aspects to the law. Speak to one of these other provisions covered under HIPAA.

How can the nurse ensure HIPAA is followed & maintained?

5. Define evidenced-based practice.

Discuss the importance of evidence-based research & evidence based practice to guide nursing care.

How can nurses use evidence-based practice to guide nursing care?

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