Description
Please write a Paragraph answering to this
discussion below with your opinion. Please include citations and references in
case of another source.
To assist nurses in making sound professional judgment about
nursing tasks or procedures there are six factors that govern decision-making
for determining nursing scope of practice in the state of Texas.
First, if the act is consistent with the Texas Nursing Practice
Act (NPA), and whether the Board’s rules or position statements address the
act.
Second, if the activity is appropriately authorized by a
valid order/protocol and in accordance with established policies and
procedures.
Third, if the act is supported by either research in
nursing and health-related literature or in scope-of-practice statements by
national nursing organizations.
Fourth, if the nurse possesses the required knowledge and,
if he/she has demonstrated the competency required to carry out the activity
safely.
Fifth, if a reasonable and prudent nurse would perform the
activity in the specified setting and,
Sixth, if the nurse is prepared to assume accountability
for the provision of safe care and the outcome of the care rendered.
Reference
Texas Nursing Practice Act 301.002 (2), 301.002 (5), BON Rules
217, 224, 225
