The nurse administrator is considering employing an advanced practice nurse. The administrator would refer to which documents to determine this nurse's role in the hospital's nursing care delivery model?
1. The State Board of Nursing scope of practice information
2. The job description for the advanced practice nurse
3. The Joint Commission standards for nursing practice
4. The curriculum of the advanced practice nurse's educational program
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Rationale 1: The State Board of Nursing determines the scope of practice of the advanced practice nurse.
Rationale 2: The job description delineates the roles and responsibilities of individuals within an organization and is written by the nurse administrator.
Rationale 3: The Joint Commission does not determine the scope of practice for nursing.
Rationale 4: The advanced practice nurse is a registered nurse with advanced education, knowledge, and skills. The curriculum of the education program does not determine the nurse's role.
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