054-3 Wyo. Code R. §§ 3-4 - Scope of Nursing Practice for the RN and the LPN

(a) Accountability. The RN/LPN shall:

(i) Practice within the legal boundaries for nursing through the scope of practice authorized in the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) and the Board Rules;

(ii) Demonstrate honesty, integrity and ethical behaviors in nursing practice;

(iii) Base nursing decisions on nursing knowledge, evidence-based practice, skills, standards, and the needs of the clients;

(iv) Accept responsibility for judgments, individual nursing actions, competence, decisions and behavior in the course of nursing practice;

(v) Seek clarification of orders or direction when needed;

(vi) Maintain competence through ongoing learning and application of knowledge in nursing practice;

(vii) Participate in the evaluation of nursing practice through quality and safety activities, including peer review;

(viii) Take preventative measures to protect the client, others, and self;

(ix) Participate in the development of continued competency in the performance of nursing care activities for nursing personnel and students; and

(x) Report violations of the Nurse Practice Act or Rules by self or other licensees. Report unsafe conditions for practice to recognized legal authorities.

(b) Client Advocacy. The RN/LPN have the responsibility for the client and shall:

(i) Conduct practice without discrimination on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, life style, national origin, culture, medical diagnosis, or disability;

(ii) Respect the dignity and rights of clients and their significant others, regardless of social or economic status, personal attributes, culture or nature of health problems;

(iii) Maintain client confidentiality unless obligated by law to disclose the information;

(iv) Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, including sexual boundaries;

(v) Promote a safe and therapeutic environment by;

(A) Monitoring and surveillance of the care environment;

(B) Identifying unsafe care situations; and

(C) Correcting problems or referring problems to appropriate management level when needed.

Notes

054-3 Wyo. Code R. §§ 3-4

Amended, Eff. 9/7/2017.