module 9-CRNM and profession Flashcards

1
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is nursing a profession

A

historically- no
currently- yes

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2
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what makes it a profession (5)

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expertise
autonomy
authority
unity
accountability

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3
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expertise

A

specialized skill and knowledge
education, examination

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4
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Autonomy

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self regulated
not continually supervised

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5
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authority

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from government

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6
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unity

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  • code of ethics
    -nurses work together with shared goals and values
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7
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accountability

A

Actions toward others that reflect the integrity of the person you want to be

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8
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moral principles of accountability (2)

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fidelity
respect for dignity

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9
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mechanisms of accountability (4)

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Code of ethics
practice expectations
scope of practice statutes
evidence based

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10
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RN Act (statute)

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scope of practice statements that outline the range of service a RN is authorized to provide

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11
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self regulation

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regulate its own members in order to protect the public from harm that could be caused by registered nurses in the course of our practice

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12
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purpose of regulated health professional act

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ensures all health professionals are governed by consistent, uniform legislation (umbrella)

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13
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what is the focus of regulated health professional act

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patient safety

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14
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history of CRNM and ARNM

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CRNM-used to be voice for nurses and the public, now only for the PUBLIC

ARNM- voice for nurses

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15
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ARNM

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Rooted in advocacy for health, excellence in nursing (education, research, leadership & policy)

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16
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CRNM roles (5)

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Practice Expectations
Entry level competencies
Scope of Practice
Complaints
Continuing Competency

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17
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practice expectations (5)

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Client centered practice
Professional Practice
Professional Communication
Ethical Practice
Collaborative care

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18
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professional practice

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Practice that is informed by evidence and demonstrates competence

19
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purpose of practice expectations (5)

A

Protect the public
Regulate the profession
administrative guidelines
parameters of legal liability
approving nursing schools

20
Q

expectations of entry level RN (4)

A

practice expectations
Code of ethics
scope of practice
legislation

21
Q

reserved acts

A

clinical activities limited to specific regulated health professions

22
Q

complaint process (5)

A
  1. talk to individual/supervisor
  2. send letter to executive director at CRNM
  3. nurse is notified of complaint
  4. collaborative complaints resolution
  5. investigation committee
23
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who is on investigation committee

A

Includes 3 RN’s as well as public members

24
Q

what options does the investigation committee have (3)

A

formal investigation
referral to discipline committee
no further action

25
Q

what happens if the nurse is found guilty

A

published in RN journal

26
Q

how is the discipline process similar to court system

A

legal counsel and “judge”

27
Q

examples of conduct unbecoming (3)

A

murder
sexual assault
drug use

28
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fitness to practice (2)

A

free from any impairment

Free of the influence of substances (alcohol, drugs)

29
Q

professional misconduct

A

deliberate violation of professional or ethical standards

30
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what type of issue is common for professional misconduct

A

communication

31
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what is the goal of disciplinary action

A

remedial and non-punitive approach

32
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examples of professional misconduct (5)

A

Abusive to clients
Inappropriate use of status
Breach of confidentiality
Not reporting unsafe practice
Not honoring patient’s autonomy

33
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what changes with the RHPA

A

more government input and less self regulation

34
Q

CRNM and self regulation

A

ensure RN practice safely, competently and ethically

35
Q

purpose of the council of CRNM

A

mission, vision, values and priorities
holds the CEO accountable

36
Q

CRNM mission (trust)

A

protect and serve the public interest through quality registered nurse regulation

37
Q

responsiblity

A

task that you are required to do

38
Q

accountability

A

provide rationale for one’s actions

39
Q

continuing competence

A

jurisprudence modules
self assessment of development (advancing skills)

40
Q

CCP review

A

submit development plan
ask ppl for feedback

41
Q

The Public Interest Disclosure Act

A

protect whistleblowers

42
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purpose of Whistleblower Protection Act (2)

A

-to facilitate the disclosure and investigation of significant matters

-to protect persons who make those disclosures.

43
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purpose of CRNM safe disclosure policy (2)

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-safe disclosure of reportable activity made in good faith
-complainant protected from reprisal or victimization