For this discussion, you will define the nurse’s scope of practice as described by the ANA. You will also define the nurse’s scope of practice in California. Next, you will explain a clinical scenario that demonstrates how you have applied this scope of practice successfully (from start to finish – a complete example). Finally, you will explain why all nurses should have a functional knowledge of their own nurse practice act. 

 Please organize your discussion board as follows:

Paragraph 1: Introduce your discussion board with a general statement about the  discussion board, then a purpose statement. A purpose statement starts with: The purpose  of this posting is to discuss . . . . then the key elements of what you are going to discuss.  This paragraph should define the nurse’s scope of practice as defined by the American Nurses Association.  This will cover the objective of: Define the nurse’s scope of practice as defined by the  American Nurses Association.

Paragraph 2: You will also define the nurse’s scope of practice in your own state.( My state is California) This will  vary between states.  This will cover the objective of: Define the nurse’s scope of practice as defined by that  nurse’s own state’s nursing law.

Paragraph 3: Next, you will explain a clinical scenario that demonstrates how you have  applied this scope of practice successfully (from start to finish complete example).  Finally, you will explain why all nurses should have a functional knowledge of their own  nurse practice act. End the paragraph with a conclusion sentence or two that summarizes  your thoughts.

must contain minimum of two (2) references, in addition to examples from your personal experiences to augment the topic.  No direct quotes are allowed in the discussion board posts. 

Minimum of two (2) total references: one (1 )from ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice 3rd Edition ISBN 13:878-1-55810-619-2 and one (1) from peer-reviewed references.

 Minimum 200 words excluding references (approximately one 1 page)