The Scope and Standards of Practice outlines what nurses can and can't do. It's like a big rule book that says things like, "Hey, nurses can do this, but not that." For example, nurses can give medications, but they can't prescribe them - that's a doctor's job! It's pretty straightforward, but also super important.
One quirky fact is that the ANA updates the Scope and Standards of Practice every few years. They're always making sure it's current and relevant, so nurses can provide the best care possible. It's like a nursing playbook that's always being refined!
