N1I02 Week. 8 - Learning In Nursing Exam Questions
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CNO mission - ANSWER regulating n nursing in the public interest
the CNO does this by
- establishing requirements for entry to practice.
- articulating and promoting practice standards
- administering quality assurance program
- enforcing standards of practice and conduct
self regulation & quality assurance - ANSWER - nursing is a self-regulated profession
and, as such, is accountable for ensuring quality assurance programs are in place
- this is a requirement outlines by the RHPA< Nursing Act, and subsequently the College
of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
AS the regulatory body for nurses, the CNO requires all nurses to participate in the
Quality ASSuracne program, which is comprised of 2 main components:
- practice reflection
- learning plan
CNO quality assurance program -> self assessment - ANSWER part a: reflect on your
practice
part b:
step 1: Identify gaps in your practice for continued learning
step 2: develop learning goals
step 3: Link goals to CNOs Code of Conduct
step 4: Identify and complete your learning activities
, step 5: Reflect on your plan and evaluate changes to your practice
CNO - Quality Assurance - ANSWER - The purpose of the Quality Assurance (QA)
Program is to assure the public that nurses demonstrate their commitment to continuing
competence and continuing quality improvement. The College of Nurses of Ontario
(CNO) does this by assessing the knowledge, skill and judgment of members.
- Support nurses in practicing according to the College's standards of practice
- Help nurses develop the practice areas in which they have identified learning needs
- Increase the public's confidence in the nursing profession
- http://www.cno.org/en/myqa/
CNO and Lifelong Learning - ANSWER - The College's QA (Quality Assurance) Program
is based on the principle that lifelong learning is essential to continuing competence
- Nurses in every setting demonstrate their commitment to continually improving their
nursing practice by engaging in practice reflection, and by setting and achieving
learning goals
- Every nurse registered in the General or Extended classes is required by law to
participate in QA
Why is Continuing Competence Important? - ANSWER - Clients Safety
- contributes to quality nursing practice -can identify areas fro improvement
- Encourages the use of current, high quality evidence/information in practice
- It is part of being an accountable professional
- Maintains the public's confidence in the nursing profession
CNO perspective - ANSWER - "Nurses maintain and enhance their competence through
daily practice reflection, lifelong learning and by integrating that learning into their
practice. As practicing nurses, QA is integral in ensuring the public receives safe,
quality and ethical care." (CNO, 2020)
- Learning plans integrate each aspect of these CNO competency requirements to
contribute to safe, quality, and ethical patient care:
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CNO mission - ANSWER regulating n nursing in the public interest
the CNO does this by
- establishing requirements for entry to practice.
- articulating and promoting practice standards
- administering quality assurance program
- enforcing standards of practice and conduct
self regulation & quality assurance - ANSWER - nursing is a self-regulated profession
and, as such, is accountable for ensuring quality assurance programs are in place
- this is a requirement outlines by the RHPA< Nursing Act, and subsequently the College
of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
AS the regulatory body for nurses, the CNO requires all nurses to participate in the
Quality ASSuracne program, which is comprised of 2 main components:
- practice reflection
- learning plan
CNO quality assurance program -> self assessment - ANSWER part a: reflect on your
practice
part b:
step 1: Identify gaps in your practice for continued learning
step 2: develop learning goals
step 3: Link goals to CNOs Code of Conduct
step 4: Identify and complete your learning activities
, step 5: Reflect on your plan and evaluate changes to your practice
CNO - Quality Assurance - ANSWER - The purpose of the Quality Assurance (QA)
Program is to assure the public that nurses demonstrate their commitment to continuing
competence and continuing quality improvement. The College of Nurses of Ontario
(CNO) does this by assessing the knowledge, skill and judgment of members.
- Support nurses in practicing according to the College's standards of practice
- Help nurses develop the practice areas in which they have identified learning needs
- Increase the public's confidence in the nursing profession
- http://www.cno.org/en/myqa/
CNO and Lifelong Learning - ANSWER - The College's QA (Quality Assurance) Program
is based on the principle that lifelong learning is essential to continuing competence
- Nurses in every setting demonstrate their commitment to continually improving their
nursing practice by engaging in practice reflection, and by setting and achieving
learning goals
- Every nurse registered in the General or Extended classes is required by law to
participate in QA
Why is Continuing Competence Important? - ANSWER - Clients Safety
- contributes to quality nursing practice -can identify areas fro improvement
- Encourages the use of current, high quality evidence/information in practice
- It is part of being an accountable professional
- Maintains the public's confidence in the nursing profession
CNO perspective - ANSWER - "Nurses maintain and enhance their competence through
daily practice reflection, lifelong learning and by integrating that learning into their
practice. As practicing nurses, QA is integral in ensuring the public receives safe,
quality and ethical care." (CNO, 2020)
- Learning plans integrate each aspect of these CNO competency requirements to
contribute to safe, quality, and ethical patient care:
