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Nephrology Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice: Take Pride in Practice
Norma J Gomez1,2,3,4, Debra Castner5,6,7, Debra J Hain8,9,6,10
1Nurse Consultant, Russellville, TN.
Summary
The 9th Edition of Nephrology Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice offers updated guidelines for nurses. It includes new sections on equity, social justice, and crisis standards for enhanced patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Nephrology Nursing
- Healthcare Standards
Background:
- The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) publishes the Nephrology Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice.
- The 9th Edition aligns with the American Nurses Association's 2021 standards.
- Previous editions have guided nephrology nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the scope of nephrology nursing practice.
- To outline standards of practice and professional performance.
- To detail competencies for registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of current nephrology nursing practices.
- Incorporation of principles of respect, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
- Development of new sections on altered/crisis standards and implementation strategies.
Main Results:
- The 9th Edition provides a comprehensive framework for nephrology nursing.
- It includes updated competencies and professional performance standards.
- New guidance is offered for crisis situations and practical implementation.
Conclusions:
- The updated standards support high-quality, equitable nephrology nursing care.
- Nephrology nurses can utilize these standards to enhance clinical practice.
- The document serves as a vital resource for professional development and organizational policy.
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