Foundations, Scope, and Professionalism Terms

A program of active learning used across all practice settings that assists new nurses in their transition to practice.

The process of using evidence from credible scientific research to guide nursing interventions and clinical judgment.

Essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes a graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program must demonstrate on graduating.

A nationwide standardized test for the examination and licensing of registered or practical nurses developed by NCSBN.

A state law that explains the functions and responsibilities of the professional nurse.

Sets forth the the services or activities that licensed professionals are deemed competent and permitted to perform.

Defines a nurse's responsibilities and accountability for every practicing nurse; any role, specialty, or area of study.

Defines competent behavior of all registered nurses where professional care is provided.

A nurse who brings innovation for improvement through knowledge, critical thinking, objectivity, and practice.

Ability to transfer current state license to another if a nurse has an initial nursing license and is in good standing.

Explanatory statements describing a competent level of care, using a critical thinking model called the nursing process.

Agreement by state licensing boards: Allows nurses to practice in states that have adopted the compact under 1 license.

Working together with the interprofessional team to address the various aspects of the client's health.

A state's authorization for a professional practice within a specified industry and scope of practice.

Formal verification and recognition of an individual's qualifications and competence in their occupation.

A nurse who has earned educational degrees and nursing specialties and certifications beyond the MSN level.

Competencies and proposed targets for knowledge, skills, and attitudes all prelicensure nursing students should have.

Goal of nurse managers who help bring about change in order to constantly improve staff workflow and client outcomes.

Competencies that ensure that all students in prelicensure nursing programs are educated at the same fundamental level.

Speaking up for the client's needs when the client is unable to speak for themselves.

Widely respected organization that supports NURSES' health and wellness & enforces high standards for work environment.

Group of regulatory bodies that protect the PUBLIC by ensuring that licensed nurses deliver safe and competent care.

Developed by the ANA: outlines rules for client privacy, nursing conduct and behaviors; protect clients and nurses.

Minimum level of care a professional must provide based on legal, professional, facility or organizational requirements.