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No part of this publication may be reproduced in print, by photostatic means or in any other manner, or stored in a retrieval system , or transmitted in any form , or sold without the express written permission of the International Council of Nurses. Short excerpts (under 300 words) may be reproduced without authorisation, on condition that the source is indicated.  \nCopyright © 2010 by ICN- International Council of Nurses , 3 , place Jean-Marteau, 1201 Geneva , Switzerland  \nISBN : 978-92-95094-33-8  \nTable of Contents  \nAbout the author 4 Introduction 5  \nCHAPTER 1  \nFrom legislation to regulation 7  \nCHAPTER 2  \nScope of practice: approaches, definitions & key concepts 13  \nCHAPTER 3  \nFactors which influence scope of practice 19  \nCHAPTER 4  \nDecision-making frameworks 23  \nCHAPTER 5  \nDelegation & supervision , & enhancing the use of decision-making frameworks. 29  \nCHAPTER 6  \nAnalytical tools 35  \nCHAPTER 7  \nManaging change & conflict 43  \nCHAPTER 8  \nImplementation 49  \nCHAPTER 9  \nConclusion 51  \nAdditional reading 53 References 55  \nAbout the author  \nAnne Morrison RN, RM, BSc, BEdSt, MBA, FRCNA, MAICD  \nAnne Morrison is an ICN Consultant in Nursing and Health Policy whose prime responsibilities relate to the development and management of ICN’s Regulation Programme. Anne specialises in regulation, licensing and education, women and children’s health. Anne also manages ICN’s international continuing education credits ( ICNECS) and the ICN partnerships database ( ICNP) and coordinates a number of ICN Networks.  \nAnne has experience in nursing and midwifery clinical practice, education and professional regulation in both Scotland and Australia.  \nAnne has held a number of senior roles including the Executive Officer of the Queensland Nursing Council and Chairperson of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council.  \nIn 2010 , Anne will take up the position as the inaugural Executive Officer, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.  \nIntroduction  \nSince its inception, the International Council of Nurses ( ICN) has held a clear position about the importance of regulation in assuring safe and competent nursing practice in order to protect the public. The way in which the scope of nursing practice is defined, outlines the very parameters and boundaries within which nurses practice. It is vital that the profession is able to clearly articulate its practice parameters in order to ensure that nursing practice can accommodate and respond to the current needs of society. Otherwise there is a risk that practice may become restricted and constrained, thereby leaving needs unmet or care delivery fragmented.  \nNurses today work in a dynamic health care environment. Their roles and functions are constantly evolving and changing to meet patient needs as well as incorporating service needs such as workforce shortages, skill mix issues and budget constraints. If nurses are not supported in making scope of practice decisions, this has the potential to impact negatively on both the quality of patient care and the profession of nursing.  \nThis Toolkit is part of a learning package that describes the policy framework , relevant concepts, key stakeholders and processes fundamental to any discussion, development and implementation of the scope of nursing practice in any country or jurisdiction.  \nWithin any nurse regulatory system it should be evident that the nurse is both responsible and accountable for their breadth of nursing practice. 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