Who Are Registered Nurses?

Question 1

Purpose

Answer 1

• provide a glimpse into the profession you are joining
• identify the importance of RNs in the healthcare system
• begin to look critically at how the public sees nurses

Question 2

Who are RNs?

Answer 2

• “registered nurse” is a designation
• it is a self regulated profession
• not regulated by government of by physicians, rather regulated by nurses themselves.
• college of Registered Nurses of Manitoba

Question 3

College of Registered Nurses Manitoba

Answer 3

• set the standard for the RN education and practice in Manitoba
• Mission: PROTECT THE PUBLIC through education, practice, support and regulation of registered nurses

Question 4

Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba

Answer 4

• a provincial professional voice for nurses ( including nursing students)
• support and promote excellence in nursing practice , education, research, leadership and policy.
• advocate for RNs and the health of people living in Manitoba

Question 5

Canadian Nurses Association

Answer 5

• a national, professional voice for Nurses
• speaks for and represents RNs to other organizations and government
• publishes the code of ethics, influence health policy, and promoted the role of RNs

Question 6

Remaining an RN

Answer 6

• in Manitoba, RNs must re-register and complete a continuing competence program (CCP) annually
• CCP helps demonstrate the activities the RN has some to keep knowledge and skills relevant and current

Question 7

Types of Nurses

Answer 7

Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

• 2 year program diploma
• have a specific role within healthcare system
• often supervised by RNs
• have a limited scope of practice, often influenced by employer’s policies

Question 8

Types of nurses cont.

Answer 8

Registered Psychiatric nurse

• greater than 1000 in Manitoba
• largest group of mental health professionals
• 4 year bachelor degree
• specific scope of practice - focused on mental health and illness

Nurse practitioners

• Rn with advanced education
• other diagnostic tests, prescribe drugs
• perform invasive procedures

Question 9

Characteristics of a Profession

Answer 9

• accountability
• specialized body of knowledge
• competent application of knowledge
• code of ethics
• service to the public
• self regulated

Question 10

Social Forces affecting nursing

Answer 10

• although the number of men in nursing are growing, it has been traditionally viewed as women’s work
• “feminine virtues-“ caring, nurturing, tenderness, selflessness
• it is these virtues that are often the focus of education and public awareness
• nursing is one of the most sexualized professions.