Subject: Call for Public Comment: Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Fourth Edition - CLOSES on September 16, 2020

ANA seeks public comment on the Draft Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Fourth Edition. The working group has revised the definition of nursing, extensively reorganized the scope of practice statement and included a new representation of the nursing process and two new models, added new Standard 8 Advocacy and its accompanying competencies, and reordered the Standards of Professional Performance. Your input on all the changes intended to enhance readability and usability will provide critical guidance for the final revision of this foundational nursing publication. Please access the draft document and provide comments and recommendations by the closing date of September 16, 2020, at:  https://www.nursingworld.org/get-involved/share-your-expertise/call-for-public-comment/.

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation's 4 million registered nurses. ANA advances the profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all. For more information, visit www.nursingworld.org.