CNO
What is the CNO mandate
To protect the public
Describe Empirics or Empircal Knowing
Empirics is the systematic, objective, scientific knowledge a nurse uses to inform his or her practice
Empirical Knowing = The scientific knowing in nursing
Name the stages of group process?
Forming
Norming
Storming
Performing
Adjourning
Can a UPC or PSW call themselves a nurse?
Why or why not?
No, because the title nurse is a protected title reserved for only those registered with the CNO.
List the ways of knowing
Empiracal
Aesthetic
Ethical
Personal
Emancipatory
What are the assumptions for ETPC for RPN's?
RPN's in Ontario must practice autonomously, safely, competently, and ethically
What is Aesthetic Knowing and how does the nurse express this?
Aesthetics is the art of knowing and is expressed by the individual nurse through his or her creativity and style in meeting the needs of clients
Name 3 task roles
Coordinator
Procedure Developer
Contributor/Information Seeker
Recorder
Timekeeper
Opinion Seeker
Clarifier
Summarizer
What does it mean to be an autonomous profession?
Being autonomous means a profession:
Regulates itself
Sets standards for its members
Formulates policies and controls its activities
Defines and updates its scope of practice
Describes its particular functions and roles
Determines its goals and accountabilities in delivery of its services
What are the 5 components to the Nurse client relationship (professional caring)
Trust
Respect
Professional Intimacy
Empathy
Power
What are nurses legally required to self report to the CNO?
If he or she has been charged, found guilty, or under investigation of any offense, professional negligence or malpractice, or any finding of incompetence or incapacity
What is information literacy?
Information literacy is knowing when information is needed, where to locate sources, and the ability to critically examine information for credibility, reliability, accuracy, currency, and relevance (Kozier et al., 2018, p. 36).
Name 3 maintenance roles
Supporter/Encourager
Harmonizer
Feeling Expressor
Gate-keeper
Standard Setting
Compromiser/Conciliator
Name 1 of the 6 Principles from the CNO Code of Conduct
The Code consists of six principles:
1. Nurses respect the dignity of patients and treat them as individuals
2. Nurses work together to promote patient well-being
3. Nurses maintain patients’ trust by providing safe and competent care
4. Nurses work respectfully with colleagues to best meet patients’ needs
5. Nurses act with integrity to maintain patients’ trust
6. Nurses maintain public confidence in the nursing profession.
Using therapeutic touch is an example of which way of knowing
Aesthetic
What are the CNO Professional Standards?
Accountability
Continuing Competence
Ethics
Knowledge
Knowledge Application
Leadership
Relationships
What are the 3 S's every nurse should do to provide a culture of caring?
1.Show respect
2.Stay Focused on patient
3.Show empathy
A group member is displaying traits of the dysfunction role: Distractor.
Describe the solution for managing this type of behaviour.
1. Set guidelines and expectations at the beginning of the meeting
2. Stop the meeting and ask those involved in the side conversation to share what they are talking about with the group
3. Stop the meeting and comment that it is difficult for you to hear the other discussion or to concentrate on the topic at hand with side conversations occurring.
4. Privately talk with the distracters and discuss their expectations for the meeting's topics; empower others to confront the distracters with how these side conversations keep everyone from concentrating on the group's discussion.
Describe Reflective Practice
An internal process of thinking, analyzing, and learning (CNO, Practice Reflection).
Describe Plagiarism
Using another person's thoughts, words, or ideas without providing credit
Professional Practice
Ethical Practice
Legal Practice
Foundations of Practice
Collaborative Practice
What is evidence informed decision making?
Evidence-informed decision-making is the ongoing process that incorporates evidence from research findings, clinical expertise, client preferences and other available resources to inform decisions that nurses make about clients
Describe Collaborative Practice as per the CNO
Collaborative Practice:RPNs work collaboratively with clients and other members of the health care team. They recognize that collaborative practice is guided by shared values and accountability, a common purpose or care outcome, mutual respect, and effective communication.
Describe the Criteria of a Profession
1.Specialized and well-defined body of knowledge and expertise
2.Prolonged specialized training and education
3.An orientation toward community and organizational service
4.Has a professional organization
5.Self regulation with autonomous practice
6.A Code of Ethics
In what year was the nursing act created
1991