Explain the term scope of practice and the importance of understanding your scope of practice as a Registered Practical Nurse.
Explain the term scope of practice and the importance of understanding your scope of practice as a Registered Practical Nurse. Explain the term scope of practice and the importance of understanding your scope of practice as a Registered Practical Nurse.
· Explore ONE of the listed specialties where RPN’s practice.
o Palliative care, Medicine, Peri-Operative, Geriatrics, Primary Care, Mental health, Maternal Child, Pediatric, Community Care (Homecare), Public Health.
· Describe the role of the RPN in the specialty related practice setting.
o What nursing services do RPN’s provide in this setting?
o What specific skills are unique to this practice area?
o Discuss the knowledge required for this RPN role, consider:
§ continuing education
§ additional training
· Define patient centered care within the context of the practice setting. Using an example discuss how patient centered care is enacted in the practice setting.
