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Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice
- Publication Year:
- 2026
- Edition:
- 3rd Ed.
- Author:
- ANA
- Publisher:
- American Nurses Association, Inc
- ISBN:
- 978-1-96-305243-5
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The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition is an essential document for every wound, ostomy, and continence nurse practicing in the United States.
The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all wound, ostomy, and continence nurses are expected to competently perform, regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting. Each standard is accompanied by detailed competencies for the three practice levels.
The product of extensive thought work by many wound, ostomy, and continence nurses, this new edition provides 18 national standards of practice and professional performance. Each standard is accompanied by detailed competencies for wound, ostomy, and continence nurses. This premier professional resource informs and guides wound, ostomy, and continence nurses in their vital work providing safe, quality, and competent care.
The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all wound, ostomy, and continence nurses are expected to competently perform, regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting. Each standard is accompanied by detailed competencies for the three practice levels.
The product of extensive thought work by many wound, ostomy, and continence nurses, this new edition provides 18 national standards of practice and professional performance. Each standard is accompanied by detailed competencies for wound, ostomy, and continence nurses. This premier professional resource informs and guides wound, ostomy, and continence nurses in their vital work providing safe, quality, and competent care.
Details
- Platform:
- OvidSP
- Publisher:
- American Nurses Association, Inc
- Product Type:
- Book
- Author:
- ANA
- ISBN:
- 978-1-96-305243-5
- Specialty:
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- Advanced Practice
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Medical/Surgical Nursing
- Pathophysiology
- Skills & Procedures
- Language:
- English
- Edition:
- 3rd Ed.
- Pages:
- 100
- Publication Year:
- 2026