Title: List reasons why the Virginia Board of Nursing would begin disciplinary proceedings for a CNA.
Course: Nurse Aide II (14051-II) > 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 (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency90/chapter25/section100/)
- 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 (https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/media/dhpweb/docs/nursing/forms/education/NurseAide_Ed_Program_Curriculum.doc), Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2018.

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?