The ANA, which is committed to monitoring the regulation, education, and use of NAPs, recommends adherence to which one of the following principles?
A) It is the nursing profession that determines the scope of nursing practice.
B) It is the RN who defines and supervises the education, training, and use of any unlicensed assistant roles.
C) It is the assigned NAP who is responsible and accountable for his or her nursing practice.
D) It is the purpose of the RN to work in a supportive role to the assistive personnel.
Ans: A
It is the nursing profession that determines the scope of nursing practice, and defines and supervises the education, training, and use of any unlicensed assistant roles involved in providing direct nursing care. It is the registered nurse who is responsible and accountable for nursing practice, and who supervises any assistant involved in providing direct client care. It is the purpose of assistive personnel to work in a supportive role to the registered nurse, carrying out tasks that enable the professional nurse to concentrate on caring for the client.
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