Mental Health NP Role Chapter 2, Scope of Practice and Regulatory
Process Exam With Complete Solutions
What are the NP core competencies? ANSWER scientific foundation
leadership
quality
Practice inquiry
policy
health care delivery systems
ethics
independent practice
What is the LACE model? ANSWER a consensus model adopted by many organizations,
stands of licensure, accreditation, certification, and education
What is licensure? ANSWER a process by which an agency of state government grants
permission to persons to engage in the practice of that profession
Also prohibits all others form legally doing protected practice
What is credentialing? - ANSWER process used to protect eh ruble by ensuring a
minimum level of professional competence
What is certification? - ANSWER a credential that provides title protection
defines scope of practice
the process by which professional organization or association certifies that a person
licensed to practice as a professional has met certain predetermined standards
, assures the ruble that a person has mastery of the a specific body of knowledge
ASSURES THAT THE INDIVIDUAL HAS ACQUIRED THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO
FUNCTION IN A SPECIALTY
scope of practice - ANSWER defines NP roles and actions
Identifies competencies assumed to be held by all NPs who function in a particular role
VARIATION FROM STATE TO STATE
standard of practice - ANSWER Authoritative statements regarding the quality and type
of practice that should be provided
provide a way to judge the nature of care provided
reflects the expectations for care that should be provided
reflect minimum standards of care and performance
Can be used to legally describe the standard of care that must be met by a provider
May be precise protocols or general guidelines
What is the Nurse Practice Act of every state? - ANSWER - provides title protection
- defines advanced practice
- prevailing state laws that define scope for practice
- places restrictions on practice
- states grounds for disciplinary action
- may specifically require that an NP develop a collaborative agreement with a physician
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