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Suzanne Gordon - Answer Ted Talk about "just a nurse"
CNA - Answer Canadian Nurses Association
ONA - Answer Ontario Nurses Association
RNAO - Answer Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
WeRPN - Answer Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario
ICN - Answer International Council of Nurses
Role of CNO - Answer - Governing body for RN's, RPN's and NP's
- Protect the public by promoting safe nursing practice.
Self Regulation - Answer Putting the interest of the public ahead of their own professional interest. The
ability to regulate themselves as individuals practitioners and regulate their profession.
Legislation Governing Nursing - Answer The Nursing Act + Regulated Health Professionals Act= = How
the profession is regulated
The Nursing Act - Answer Establishes CNO and defines the scope of practice.
- Registration
- Controlled Acts
- Quality
- Professional Misconduct
,Registration Classes - Answer - General Class (most RN's and RPN's_
- Extended Class (NP's)
- Temporary Class
- Special Assignment Class
- Emergency Class
- Non-Practising Class
Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) - Answer Regulates and coordinates health professions in the
public interest.
Health Professions Board (as per RHPA) responsible for the overall supervision of health professions
Controlled Acts of RHPA - Answer - 14 Controlled Acts
Scope of Practice - Answer The range of activities that nurses have the legislative authority to perform.
3 Things Nurses Need for Scope of Practice - Answer 1. Authority
2. Context
3. Competence
Obtaining Authority to Perform Controlled Act - Answer - Order if prescription
- When the authorized giver temporarily grants authority to perform an act to the nurse.
CNO: Registration Requirements - Answer 1. Nursing Education
2. Evidence of Practice
3. Registration Examination
4. Jurisprudence Exam
5. English or French
6. Citizenship
, 7. Past offences and findings
8. Health and Conduct
Jurisprudence Exam - Answer An exam, usually open-book, that tests knowledge of state laws, ethics,
and continuing education requirements for massage practitioners. 50 multiple choice questions.
Standard vs Guideline - Answer Standard: minimum requirements for practice
Guideline: recommendations on care
Code of Conduct Document - Answer Standard of practice nurses are professionally accountable to
Scope of Practice Document - Answer Range of activities nurses have the authority to perform
Quality Assurance - Answer Reflecting on life experiences
RHPA requires and QA program
Evidence-Based Informed Practice - Answer 1. Ask an answerable question
2. Search literature and relevant sources
3. critically appraise the relevant studies
4. implement decisions
5. Evaluate the process
CRAAP - Answer Currency
Relevance
Authority
Accuracy
Purpose