Navigating Scope of Practice Challenges: A Guide for Nurse Educators
Nurse educators hold a pivotal role in shaping the future of nursing practice. They provide students with the foundational knowledge, clinical expertise, and ethical frameworks needed to ensure their success as competent, safe, and compassionate professionals. However, one aspect of nursing education that consistently presents challenges is scope of practice—an area where the lines of responsibility, authority, and competence can sometimes blur. As members of a regulated health care profession who have advanced knowledge in adult education it is important to explore the complexities surrounding scope of practice for nurses in Canada, its impact on nursing education, and how nurses who are in educator roles can navigate these challenges to foster a collaborative, well-prepared nursing workforce. Understanding Scope of Practice in Nursing In Canada, nursing is a regulated profession, with each province and territory having specific legislation that outlines the scope of practice for regi