SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR NURSES Scope of practice refers to the actions, procedures and processes that are permitted to be done by a professional in his/her profession by the law. According to the International Council of Nursing (ICN), “Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of indi...
Scope of practice details the activities a licensed medical professional is legally permitted to perform in their practice area. Therefore, a physician assistant’s scope of practice guides them as they examine, diagnose and treat patients. At the practice level, there are many similarities between ...