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Nephrology Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice: Integration into Clinical Practice
Norma J Gomez1,2,3,4, Debra Castner5,6,7, Debra Hain8,9,7
1Safety and Infection Prevention Program Manager, Satellite Health Care, Russellville, TN.
Summary
The updated Nephrology Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice outlines professional guidelines for registered nurses and advanced practitioners. It includes new competencies for graduate-level nurses and user-friendly tools for practice.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology Nursing
- Nursing Practice Standards
Background:
- The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) published the eighth edition of the Scope and Standards of Practice.
- This edition aligns with the American Nurses Association (ANA) 2016 standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the scope of nephrology nursing practice.
- To provide updated standards of practice and professional performance.
- To incorporate competencies for various nursing levels.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of the ANNA's eighth edition of the Scope and Standards of Practice.
- Comparison with ANA 2016 standards.
- Identification of updated sections and new inclusions.
Main Results:
- The eighth edition defines the scope and standards for nephrology nursing.
- It includes competencies for registered nurses (RN), advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), and graduate-level nurses.
- User-friendly forms have been added to the section on using standards in practice.
Conclusions:
- The updated standards provide a comprehensive framework for nephrology nursing practice.
- The inclusion of graduate-level competencies broadens the applicability of the standards.
- The revisions aim to enhance the professional performance and practice of nephrology nurses.
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