Definitions for "Scope of Practice"
a further refinement of perioperative nursing practice and is included within the nursing practice governed by the RN licensure
The set of responsibilities and ethical considerations that define the extent or limits of the care provider within the current standards of practice.
The scope of practice for an occupation refers to the range of activities that a qualified practitioner of an occupation may practice. It establishes the boundaries of an occupation, especially in relation to other occupations where similar activities may be performed. The scope of practice for an occupation may be established through governing legislation or through internal regulations adopted by a regulatory body.
the legal definition of the activities that a profession can or can not do.