Scop Of Practice Flashcards
What is scope of practice?
Our specific area of practice. Things that we can and cannot do as a nurse
What is the aim of NCNZ?
To protect the health + safety of the public by ensuring nurses are competent and permitted by law to practice
What is delegation?
Transfer of authority from one person to another to carry out specific activities. Person who delegates is responsible for any outcomes
What is direction?
Active process of guiding, monitoring and evaluating activities performed by another. Direction is provided directly on indirectly
Using the decision making framework, what questions should you be asking yourself?
Educated? Authorised? Competent?
What is an EN?
A nurse that practices under the direction and delegation of a RN or NP to deliver nursing care.
What is domain one of nursing competencies?
Professional responsibility
What is domain two of nursing competencies?
Provision of nursing care
What is domain three of nursing competencies?
Interpersonal relationships
What is domain four or nursing competencies?
Inter-professional Health Care and Quality improvement
What is the NCNZ nursing competencies?
It is the ability to provide nursing that meets the needs of clients cared for using logical thinking & accurate nursing skills
What is therapeutic relationship?
Being person-centred, honest and respectful. Maintaining a caring relationship without crossing the professional boundaries
What is the science of nursing?
Knowledge that is measurable and observable. Empirical knowing
What is the art of nursing?
- Personal expressions
- Empathy and intuition
- Therapeutic use of self
- Building a therapeutic and trusting relationship with others
- Using creativity
What are some traits that make up the code of conduct?
Partnership, Respect, Trust, Integrity
