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    • Nursing
    • Professional Development
    • Healthcare Practice Standards

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    • The Scope and Standards of Practice is a foundational document for the nursing professional development (NPD) specialty.
    • Previous editions have guided the specialty's evolution and practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize the key changes introduced in the third edition of the Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development.
    • To highlight revisions in the foundational document defining the NPD specialty.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and analysis of the third edition of the Scope and Standards of Practice document.
    • Comparative analysis against previous editions to identify significant updates.

    Main Results:

    • The third edition, released in July 2016, incorporates updated standards and scope of practice for NPD specialists.
    • Key changes reflect advancements in healthcare and nursing education.

    Conclusions:

    • The revised Scope and Standards of Practice provides an updated framework for nursing professional development.
    • Adherence to these standards ensures high-quality, evidence-based practice in the NPD specialty.