Increasingly, consumers would be the reporters and they would need to be aware of the regulatory resources to assist them. Boards and employers need to deal consistently with clear definitions and guidelines. Emphasis on cognitively-based teaching, prioritizing and referral skills are needed as well as technical skills. The committee also discussed scope of practice and concern regarding delegation issues. Without adequate numbers of competent nurses, abuse of delegation occurs.
Nursing education needs to include delegation in basic education and continuing education.
Access to health care will be promoted through increased utilization of advanced nursing practice. Survey of Nursing Organizations Nursing organizations were asked to respond to a survey regarding the potential regulatory implications of four major topics reflected in Nursing's Agenda for Health Care Reform. Those topics were scope of practice, independent nursing practice, advanced nursing practice, and discipline. There was not a high response rate among the nursing organizations. Nine national nursing organizations responded.