Professional Standard 2: Knowledge- based practice Flashcards
Indicator 1
bases ____ on current evidence from nursing science and other sciences/humanities
clinical practice: practice
education: education
admin: admin decisions
*research: conducts/participates in research to create or refine evidence in the field of nursing science
indicator 2
Knows how and where to access info to support
clinical: the provision of safe, competent, ethical CLIENT CARE
edu: the DELIVERY of safe, competent, ethical nursing/health education
admin: provision of safe, competent, and ethical nursing practice
research: knowledge development for evidence-based informed, safe, competent and ethical nursing practice.
Indicator 3
Uses critical thinking when collecting and interpreting data…
clinical: planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care
edu: on learning needs and planning implementing and evaluating nursing and health education programs
admin: to make admin decisions, & planning and implementing and evaluating organizational strategies
Research: to plan and conduct research
Indicator 4
Collects information…
clinical: on client status from a variety of sources using assessment skills, including observation, communication, physical assessment and a review of pertinent clinical data
edu: on individual and group learning needs from a variety of sources
admin: about organizational status from a variety of sources
research: develops and communicates research questions or hypotheses that are relevant and researchable
Indicator 5
identifies, analyzes and uses relevant and valid information…
clinical: when making decisions about client status
edu: when planning education
admin: when determining organizational problems or status
research: writes research proposals to address stated questions
Indicator 6
communicates…
clinical:client status, using verifiable information, in terminology used in the practice setting.
edu: learning needs of individuals and groups using verifiable information.
admin: organizational problems and status using verifiable information.
research: Collects research information from a variety of sources using valid and reliable data collection instruments and methods.
Indicator 7
Plans…
clinical: Develops and communicates plans of care that include assessment data, decisions about client status, planned interventions and measurement of client outcomes.
edu: Uses appropriate processes to plan education that address learning needs and strengths and include evaluation criteria.
admin: Plans administrative and other strategies to address organizational problems and strengths with accompanying evaluation criteria.
research: Uses Identifies, analyzes, and uses relevant information in conducting research.
indicator 8
sets priorities…
clinical: Sets client-centred priorities when planning and providing care.
edu: Sets priorities when planning and providing education
admin: Sets priorities when planning and implementing administrative and other strategies.
Conducts research in accordance with accepted research methods and procedures.
Indicator 9
tools:
clinical: Uses decision support tools appropriately to assess and make decisions about client status and plan care.
edu: Engages learners using appropriate instructional methods, educational technologies and relevant learning theory.
admin: Implements administrative and other identified strategies appropriately.
research: Analyzes and interprets qualitative and quantitative data.
indicator 10:
implements:
clinical: Implements the plan of care, evaluates client’s response and revises the plan as necessary.
edu: Evaluates attainment of learning objectives using valid and reliable measures, and revises strategies as necessary.
admin: Evaluates process and/or outcomes of strategies and revises as necessary.
research: Writes appropriate reports and articles for publication.
Indicator 11
documents:
clinical: Documents timely and appropriate reports of assessments, decisions about client status, plans, interventions and client outcomes.
edu: Establishes and maintains appropriate education records.
admin: Establishes and maintains appropriate systems to manage clinical and administrative information.
research: Uses knowledge of communication to share the practice implications and policy relevance of research in a meaningful way.
indicator 12
shares nursing knowledge
with clients, colleagues, students and others
(all)
indicator 13:
communicates appropriately:
clinical: communicates appropriately in interactions with clients, colleagues, students and others
edu: Uses knowledge about learning and communications to create a professional learning environment.
admin: Uses knowledge of organizational behaviour and communication (8) to create an environment in which cooperation, professional growth and mutual respect can flourish.
