Practice Consultation Trends

Nurses & employers inquired about specific activities being within scope, the NP role in specific settings, and the use of AI in nursing practice.

Did you know? Various elements must be considered to determine what is within scope of practice, and before implementing AI into nursing practice. The Role of the Nurse and Scope of Practice Toolkit* outlines what to consider to determine if an activity/role is within scope. The Fact Sheet: Artificial Intelligence* outlines what to consider when AI is used in nursing practice.

Nurses inquired if services offered in self-employed / private pratice were considered nursing practice, and what were the requirements related to volunteering.

Did you know? All nurses involved in a non-clinical role /an emerging field of nursing practice / self-employed practice must submit an assessment of practice to determine if the proposed practice is considered nursing; for more information: Recognition of Nursing Practice and Self-Employed Practice Toolkit*. The Fact Sheet: Volunteering as a Nurse* outlines the requirements to povide nursing services in a volonteer role.

Nurses inquired about nursing courses to support specific areas of nursing practice and continuing education.    

Did you know? NANB approves entry-to-practice nursing programs but does not review, approve or recommend any other types of nursing education courses or programs, or determine the requirements of the Continuing Education Programs mandated by employers. The nurse/employer is responsible for determining if the course/program is reputable, approved and/or accredited, and then determining if the course/program meets their learning needs and professional development goals and continued education.

Nurses asked how/what to document in specific electronic charting systems.

Did you know? The Standards for Documentation* explain the regulatory and legislative requirements for nursing documentation. Nurses are accountable for ensuring that their documentation is accurate and demonstrates the application of the nursing process and care provided. In addition employer policies support documentation practices by providing appropriate documentation tools, and further specifying expectations in relation to the documentation methodology to be used, and how to document in specific documentation systems.