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Rural and Remote Registered Nurses' Perceptions of Working Beyond Their Legislated Scope of Practice.

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  • 1Professor, and the Northern Health - UNBC Knowledge Mobilization Research Chair, School of Nursing, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC.

Nursing Leadership (Toronto, Ont.)
|June 23, 2019
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Registered nurses (RNs) practice within a scope defined by client needs, setting, employer policies, and competence. This scope is dynamic, adapting to evolving healthcare demands and advancements, with provincial legislation guiding practice in Canada.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Policy
  • Professional Regulation

Background:

  • Registered nurses (RNs) practice is influenced by client needs, practice setting, employer policies, and individual competence.
  • The scope of practice for RNs is dynamic, evolving with health needs, knowledge, and technology.
  • RN scope of practice in Canada is legislated provincially and territorially, with broad consistency but jurisdictional variations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the factors influencing the scope of practice for registered nurses.
  • To describe the regulatory frameworks governing RNs' scope of practice in Canada.
  • To highlight the emerging recognition of rural and remote practice within legislated scopes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of provincial and territorial legislation and regulatory frameworks.

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  • Analysis of documents from regulatory bodies like the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals.
  • Examination of definitions and components of registered nurses' scope of practice.

    • Main Results:

    • RN scope of practice is shaped by client needs, setting, employer demands, and nurse competence.
    • Provincial/territorial legislation and regulatory bodies define RN scope, including standards, limits, and conditions.
    • Specific certified practices for RNs in rural and remote settings are increasingly acknowledged within legislated scopes.

    Conclusions:

    • The scope of practice for registered nurses is a complex interplay of various factors and regulatory structures.
    • Provincial and territorial regulations provide a framework for RN practice across Canada, with ongoing evolution.
    • Explicit acknowledgment of specialized practice areas, such as rural and remote nursing, is a developing aspect of RN scope.