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Nursing standards of care are important for a number of reasons. They outline professional expectations of nurses. Additionally, they guide nurses on proper protocol and give them an objective standard to evaluate other nurses with.

Nurses are providing more care for the sick and elderly in their homes and communities, which alleviates burdens on family caregivers. They are training caregivers to provide skilled care so their loved ones can live longer in their homes—and avoid expensive long-term care facilities. And they are teaching caregivers how to stay healthy and well.