Explain the term scope of practice and the importance of understanding your scope of practice as a Registered Practical Nurse.

· Explain the term scope of practice and the importance of understanding your scope of practice as a Registered Practical Nurse. · Explore ONE of the listed specialties where RPN’s practice. o Palliative care, Medicine, Peri-Operative, Geriatrics, Primary Care, Mental health, Maternal Child, Pediatric, Community Care (Homecare), Public Health. · Describe the role of the RPN in the specialty related practice setting. o What nursing services do RPN’s provide in this setting? o What specific skills are unique to this practice area? o Discuss the knowledge required for this RPN role, consider: § continuing education § additional training · Define patient centered care within the context of the practice setting. Using an example discuss how patient centered care is enacted in the practice setting.