CNO- Scope of Practice
Scope of practice refers to a range of activities that nurses’ have the legislated authority to perform. This standard expands on the accountabilities found in the Code of Conduct (the Code), the central practice standard for nurses. Nurses are expected to practice in compliance with relevant legislation, the Code and all other CNO practice standards.
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