New Jersey Board of Nursing
Determining Scope of Nursing Practice Model
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Is the act consistent with your scope of practice and the Rules and Regulations in the New Jersey Board of Nursing Practice Act?
- If NO, STOP.
- If Yes, continue to the next step.
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Is the act consistent with the Board's Guidelines regarding nursing practice?
- If NO, STOP.
- If Yes, continue to the next step.
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Is the act supported by Standards of Nursing Practice or scope of practice statements from professional nursing organizations, and research data in nursing and health related literature?
- If NO, STOP.
- If Yes, continue to the next step.
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Is the act to be performed within accepted "standards of care" which would be provided by a reasonable, prudent nurse in this setting?
- If NO, STOP.
- If Yes, continue to the next step.
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Do you posses the required knowledge and have you demonstrated the clinical competency required to implement the act safely?
- If NO, STOP.
- If Yes, continue to the next step.
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Is the act authorized by a valid order (written agreement with collaborating physician for the advanced practice nurse), and in accordance with established institutional, agency or provider protocols, policies and procedures?
- If NO, STOP.
- If Yes, continue to the next step.
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Are you prepared to assume accountability of the act and for the outcome of the care rendered?
- If NO, STOP.
- If Yes, you may perform the act based upon a valid order (written agreement with collaborating physician for advanced practice nurses), and in accordance with the institution, agency or provider's established protocols, policies and procedures.
Last Modified: 2/9/2015 11:13 AM
