Purpose

The purpose of the Scope of Practice Committee is to draw together a diverse membership, including but not limited to staff, nurses, administrators, and faculty members, which represent various healthcare settings throughout the state. The Committee responds to questions regarding scope of practice which are assigned by the Board, or which arise when questions are received from the public. Issues relating to LPNs and RNs are addressed in the Scope of Practice Committee. (Nursing Assistant issues are referred to the Scope of Practice Consultant).

Examples of the committee's work can be found under Advisory Opinions & Position Statements, i.e. statements developed by the committee and approved by the Board. Advisory Opinions/Position Statements are developed to guide nursing practice in relation to a specific nursing activity.

The committee meets 4 times a year from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meetings are held in a Board Room at 1740 W. Adams St., Suite 2000, Phoenix, AZ 85007 and are open to the public.

Goals

1. Review and revise current advisory opinions.
2. Respond to the changing health care environment by addressing scope of practice issues and developing advisory opinions when appropriate.
3. Discuss and deliberate scope of practice issues when requested and make recommendations to the Board regarding specific issues.

Committee Members