Regulation & Accountability

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The authority for the Registered Nurse to practice professional nursing derives from a social contract delineating the nurse’s rights and responsibilities for remaining accountable to the public. The Registered Nurse is expected to practice within a professional framework defined by various documented rules, regulations, and standards. Nursing practice is governed by law and entrance into the profession is regulated at both the national and state levels. The Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice established by the American Nurses Association provides the foundation for nursing practice. Further practice obligations occur because of the Registered Nurse’s accountability to the specific organization or institution where the nurse is employed, i.e. via organizational policies and procedures. Additionally, Registered Nurses are expected to continue to enhance their knowledge and skill and demonstrate continued competency throughout their career.

Liability Insurance

All practicing registered nurses should carry their own professional liability insurance and WSNA has selected Nurses Service Organization (NSO) as the program best suited for its members. This plan is designed to meet the unique needs of today’s Nursing professionals and students of nursing as well as Home Health Care & Staffing Agencies.

Founded in 1908, WSNA is the professional organization representing more than 15,000 registered nurses in Washington State. WSNA effectively advocates for the improvement of health standards and availability of quality health care for all people; promotes high standards for the nursing profession; and advances the professional and economic development of nurses.

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