Title: List reasons why the Virginia Board of Nursing would begin disciplinary proceedings for a CNA.
Course: Nurse Aide II Condensed (14051-II-A) > Section: Explaining Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Practice for the Certified Nurse Aide

List should include

- disciplinary provisions for CNAs as stated in 18VAC90-25-100, Code of Virginia
- examples of allegations investigated by the Virginia Board of Nursing
- unprofessional conduct
  - performing acts outside the scope of practice for a nurse aide in Virginia
  - providing false information during a Virginia Board of Nursing investigation.

Refer to Unit XIV in Nurse Aide Curriculum, Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2023.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do the laws and regulations protect clients/residents/patients? Healthcare workers? Families?
- What are examples of unprofessional conduct?
- Why is it important to understand the CNA scope of practice? Where can this information be found?