Nephrology Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice

The Nephrology Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice (9th Edition) provides nephrology nursing with a method of defining the scope of its practice and a conduit for the evaluation of that practice. This document serves as a guide in the identification of nephrology nurses' responsibilities to their profession, their colleagues, and the healthcare consumer. The new edition includes:? A new standard on advocacy.? Culturally congruent practice standard renamed to respectful and equitable practice. ? A discussion on Respect, Equity, and Social Justice. ? Screening and improving access to health care for vulnerable populations as they relate to kidney disease and/or kidney disease prevention.? A new section on Altered Standards of Care/Crisis Standards During Disasters, Pandemics, and Other Crisis Situations