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NURSINGPRACTICEGUIDERN

The document provides guidance for registered nurses (RNs) in Pennsylvania on determining if a specific nursing practice is consistent with state laws and regulations. It outlines 5 questions for RNs to consider regarding their specialized knowledge, standards of care, accountability, and whether a practice is permitted, prohibited, or addressed in nursing guidelines. While the state board cannot pre-approve specific practices, following these questions can help RNs ensure they are practicing safely and legally according to their scope.

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NURSINGPRACTICEGUIDERN

The document provides guidance for registered nurses (RNs) in Pennsylvania on determining if a specific nursing practice is consistent with state laws and regulations. It outlines 5 questions for RNs to consider regarding their specialized knowledge, standards of care, accountability, and whether a practice is permitted, prohibited, or addressed in nursing guidelines. While the state board cannot pre-approve specific practices, following these questions can help RNs ensure they are practicing safely and legally according to their scope.

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
BUREAU OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS
STATE BOARD OF NURSING
P.O. BOX 2649
HARRISBURG, PA 17105-2649

PHONE: (717) 783-7142 FAX: (717) 783-0822


www.dos.state.pa.us email:
[email protected]

NURSING PRACTICE GUIDE


RN

The following series of questions is intended as a suggested guideline to help you determine whether a
specific practice that you might undertake is consistent with the nursing practice acts and regulations of the
Board. It does not constitute legal advice and does not constitute Board approval or disapproval of any
practice.

1. Is the practice permitted or prohibited by the Pennsylvania nursing


practice acts or regulations?

2. Does the practice require you to have, and do you in fact have, the
specialized nursing knowledge, preparation, experience, skill
and competency? (See, Sections 21.11(c) and 18(a)(1) of the Board’s
regulations, 49 Pa. Code §§21.11(c) and 18(a)(1))

3. Is the practice consistent with the ethical and quality standards


embraced by the professional nursing community in the
Commonwealth? (See, Section 14(a)(9) of the Professional Nursing
Law, 63 P.S. §224(a)(9))

4. Is the practice contained in standards of practice developed by


appropriate nursing associations? (Section §21.11(d) of the
Board’s regulations, 49 Pa. Code §21.11(d))

5. Are you prepared to accept full responsibility for your action


and be accountable to the client or patient? (See, Sections 21.11(b)
and 21.18 of the Board’s regulations, 49 Pa. Code §§21.11(b) and
21.18)

The Board cannot, by law, pre-approve a specific practice. Regulations and published policy statements
of the Board may provide guidance. It is the responsibility of the nurse to practice in accordance with the nurse
practice acts and regulations and ascertain whether a practice is acceptable to the professional nursing
community and to exercise professional judgment in the treatment of patients. The Board’s authority to decide
whether a nurse has adhered to accepted ethical and quality standards arises only in the context of a disciplinary
action.
Adopted September 27, 1999
Amended October 25, 1999

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