Discipline Midterm Flashcards
RRC BN program mission statement
…”To prepare graduates, who practice nursing as knowledgeable, competent and caring, health professionals, and contribute to society, as learned, innovative, and thinking citizens “
Can a person achieve health and wellness in the presence of illness/disease
Yes!
How do person/individual/client and the environment relate?
People/person cared for our unique despite similar conditions/illnesses
Environment, greatly impact health, and decision the person/community makes
Concept
Mental formulation of an object or event; concrete or abstract
Conceptual framework
Group of related concepts; provides overall view of relationship between concepts, provides direction for curriculum, goals, content, course selection, etc.
What is relational practice?
both client and nurse bring their “worlds” to bear on the partnership
Nurses must meet patients where they are at
The goal is to understand clients experience, and what is important to them
What is the core of relational practice?
Nurse client partnership!
What is the goal of nurse client partnership?
Optimal level of health and wellness for client and their circumstances
The nurse is 100% responsible for this relationship
The client and nurse both play a role in this relationship; the client knows best about their life, the nurse is more knowledgable medically
Context (outermost ring)
Circumstances in which situations occur
In the moment and continuously changing
Nurse and client have unique contextual influences
Inner petals of conceptual framework
Health and status of patient (different mindsets depending on situation)
Knowledge/beliefs/past experience of patient
Knowledge and skill of nurse
Professional expectations of nurse (standards that nursing and public expect nurse to uphold and practice in alignment with)
Environment (relationships differ)
Reflection (inner ring)
Thinking part
Reflexivity (inner ring)
Action taken as result of conclusions, drawn when reflecting
What are the key characteristics of relational practice?
Curiosity and humility
Conscious awareness of self and others
Considers health, and sociorelational experience
Take action using critical analysis of context, situation, and knowledge
What are the 3 organizations Manitoba nurses connect with?
The college of registered nurses of Manitoba
Association of regulated nurses of Manitoba
Canadian nurses association
What is the college of registered nurses of manitobas role?
Protects and serves the public interest through quality registered nursing regulation
Sets standards for RN education and practice in Manitoba
Sets standards to ensure public safety
Nurses are licensed through the CRNM
What is the association of regulated nurses of Manitobas role?
Provincial professional voice for nurses; including nursing students
Advocate for regulated nurses and health of people living in Manitoba
Support and promote excellence in nursing practice
What is Canadian nurses association role?
National professional voice for nurses
To make nursing better for nurses, patients and public health system
Speaks for and represents regulated nurses to other organizations and government
Publish code of ethics (CoE)
Influence health policy
Promotes role of the RN
CNA code of ethics
Statement of ethical values of RN and nurses licensed in extended roles. Demonstrates nurses commitment to persons with health care needs and persons receiving care
Is aspirational and regulatory- designed to inform everyone about ethical value, subsequent responsibilities and endeavours of nurses
What are the current requirements for RNs?
Complete recognized education
Pass NCLEX
complete criminal record. Neck and register in a province or other country
How to remain an RN?
in Manitoba, RNs must re register and complete a continuing competence program (CCP) annually.
CCP helps demonstrate activities the RN has done to keep knowledge and skills relevant and current
What are the characteristics of a profession?
Accountability
Specialized body of knowledge
Competent application of knowledge
Code of ethics
Service to public
Self regulated
What does increasing numbers of nurses improve?
Shorter lengths of stay
Better discharge plan
Lower rates of medication errors
Saves health care system money