In early 2015, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing convened two panels of experts representing education, research, and practice. The goal was to develop national guidelines based on current research and literature to facilitate and standardize the nursing delegation process. These guidelines provide direction for employers, nurse leaders, staff nurses, and delegatees.
- Delegation
- evidence-based
- guidelines
- nursing assignment
- regulation
- research
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After being developed, the guidelines were vetted by the state boards of nursing and national nursing leaders across the United States. They were approved by the NCSBN Board of Directors.
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