Regulation of Practice Flashcards
NANB Vision
Nurses Shaping Nurses
NANB Mandate
The association regulates RNs and NPs in NB to ensure the provision of safe, competent and ethical care in the interest of the public
Nurses Act
under the act, NANB is legally responsible to protect the public by regulating members of the nursing profession in NB care
3-pronged approach
Promotion of good practice, prevention poor practice and intervention when practice is Unacceptable
Promotion of Goof Practice
entry level competencies, standards for nursing education, nursing education program approval, Initial Registration and Entry to practice Exam, code of ethics, Standards of RN and NP practice
Preventing Poor Practice
Annual Registration Renewal, Minimum hours of Practice, continuing competence program, proof of good character, nurse refresher program, standards/ guidelines/ position statement, practice consultations, presentations and member engagement
Intervening when Practice is Unacceptable
Professional Conduct Review process:
Review committee/ disciplinary committee
complaints committee
4 components that outline what RNs can or cannot do
legislation, standards of Practice, Employer policies, individual competence
A standard is…
a authoritative statement, description of required and expected behaviour of every RN, used to evaluate individual performance
A code of ethics is…
both aspirational and regulatory
Aspirational: informs ethical values and endeavours to be made
Regulatory: RNs are bound to the COE that serve to protect the public
Standards of Practice
Responsibility and accountability, client centered practice, knowledge based practice, professional relationships and leadership
Responsibility and Accountability
Standard of Practice: The RN is responsible for practicing safely, competency and ethically and is accountable to the client, employer, profession and the public
Knowledge based Practice
the RN practices using evidence informed knowledge, skill and judgement
Client Centred Care
The RN contributes to and promotes measures that optimize positive client health outcomes at the individual, organizational and system level
Professional Relationship and Leadership
the RN establishes professional relationships and demonstrates leadership to deliver quality nursing and health care services
