Role Of The PN/PSW Mod 5 Flashcards
What would consist of a intraprofessional nursing team?
RN’s LPN’s PSW’s NP’s RPN’s
Why is autonomy important when you’re an RN?
RN’s work autonomously and collaboratively to deliver direct services and support clients
Why is autonomy important when you’re an LPN?
They take care of patients under the direction of the RN
Why is autonomy important when you’re a PSW?
They provide care to clients who need assistance in daily living
What is a protected title and what titles are protected?
It is part of the contract between the government and the practical/ registered nursing professions.
Grants rights to use the titles and designations to nursing professionals
LPN, GPN PN
What is scope of practice?
It sets out procedure or actions that registered or licensed professionals is allowed to do and is determined by what you are trained in
You need life long learning to maintain their school of practice
What are the 3 divisions of scope of practice?
Professional, individual and employment
What is professional scope of practice?
The designated role and functions that you are educated in and authorized to perform within the practice of practical nursing
What is individual scope of practice?
Based on a nurses current practice, education, experience and abilities that have enhanced in your career
What is scope of employment?
Based on the work place, nurses are expected to respect the employer but still work in their scope of practice
There is overlap between competencies, knowledge, skills, abilities of the PSW, PN and RN. This means that ? is requires in order to foster trusting, respectful, collegial relationships between providers.
Role clarity
What is the role of a caregiver?
Tend to physical, emotional and physical needs of the patient and family
Help with daily living
What is the role of the counsellor?
Help patients recognize and cope with problems and develop relationships and promote personal growth
What is the role of a teacher/ educator?
Answering all their questions
Health promotion
What is the role of the researcher?
Research projects
Evidence based practice
