Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice

Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition, is a reference from the American Nurses Association that articulates competent nursing practice and professional performance. The volume delineates key responsibilities of the professional nursing role across all practice levels, settings, and specialties.

The text sets out 17 national standards of practice and performance that define the scope, context, and methods of nursing. These benchmarks address core clinical processes alongside wider professional duties such as ethics, leadership, and environmental health.

Prepared for a scholarly and professional audience of registered nurses, the guide serves as a resource for quality improvement initiatives, certification, education programs, and regulatory decision-making.