Identify the CNA scope of practice, as required by Virginia Board of Nursing regulation.

Identification should include

• an outline of the CNA’s scope of practice, including the supervision by a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN) (see regulations governing CNAs Links to an external site.)
• disciplinary provisions that could affect certification (18VAC90-25-100 Links to an external site.)
• effect of criminal convictions on nurse aide certification.

Teacher resource: Code of Virginia §54.1-3007 Links to an external site.

Refer to Unit I in Nurse Aide Curriculum Links to an external site., Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2018.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why does a CNA need to know the skills that can be legally performed?
• How can a previous criminal conviction affect certification and employment?
• What are possible repercussions if a CNA steps outside the scope of practice?