Nursing administration quarterly
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Credentialing of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in acute care settings is an essential practice, but care must be taken to ensure that full utilization of the scope of practice and capacity of APRNs is attained. The process of credentialing and privileging involves the verification of required education, licensure, and certification to practice as an APRN along with the recognition of the scope of the individual APRN's practice based on training, education, and practice setting. ⋯ This article reviews concepts related to the process of credentialing and privileging for APRNs, with special considerations to acute care settings. Important considerations are highlighted to ensure that the credentialing process for APRNs promotes practice within their scope of practice.
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This article provides case studies in professional boundaries violations from a state regulatory perspective. All cases discussed are actual cases that occurred in the state of Ohio, based on complaints investigated by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The studies set forth basic factual information related to the boundary violation, relevant law and administrative regulations, and disciplinary outcomes. ⋯ These cases tend to involve recurring patterns that may be categorized as involving 2 factors: (1) high patient vulnerability and (2) prolonged patient contact. Often, the 2 patterns coalesce. Administrators, directors of nursing, and supervisors in these patient populations and in the settings discussed should be particularly mindful of potential boundary violation behavioral indicators.