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Wk 2 - Entry To Practice Competencies
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- 1Entry-Level RPN ProfileThe entry-level RPN is accountable for:
■ All client care she or he provides.
■ All decisions about assigning care to other care providers.
■ Knowing and recognizing her or his competence level (knowledge,
skill and judgment) when making decisions and providing care to
clients.
■ Knowing and meeting the College’s standards of practice and entryto-practice competencies.
Understanding the scope of practice/controlled acts model
■ Understanding the roles and responsibilities as documented in the
practice setting in which she or he is employed.
■ Actively identifying and asking questions of self, colleagues (including
members of the interprofessional health care team) and clients.
■ Applying a consistent framework to practise decision-making.
■ The application of theory to practice via the use of critical thinking
and problem-solving skills
■ Providing safe, competent and ethical nursing care - 2Conceptual FrameworkNursing Process: Assessment, Planning, Implementation & Evaluation
Regulatory Framework: Professional Responsibility, Ethical Practice, Service to public, Self Regulation, Knowledge, Knowledge Application - 3Decision Making FrameworkRPN uses critical thinking to evaluate each situation
within the context of the client, practice setting and
circumstances.
1. Has the acuity of the client been established?
• RPN cares for stable and predictable, less acute clients.
• The decision for an RPN to be assigned to a particular client must be
made by a nurse with the competence to make this decision.
2. Is the assessment complete? Is there complete understanding of
the data? Do I need to collaborate with the interprofessional team?
• RPN may need to seek more data
• May include consulting with a member of the interprofessional team
3. Based on the assessment data, what are the possible options of
care? What are the indications and contraindications for each option?
• The RPN, carefully considers the possible options for nursing
interventions.
• Each intervention requires an understanding of the positive and
negative consequences
4. Am I satisfied that the proposed care is appropriate for the client
given the particular circumstances and range of options available?
• The new RPN may not have the experience and breadth - 4Decision Making Framework Cont'd5. Do I have the authority to provide the proposed care?
• RPN must be within their scope of practice.
• RHPA provides guidance
• May need to seek support from a more experienced member of the
team.
6. Am I competent to provide the proposed care?
• RPN must perform a self-assessment to identify their level of
competence
• RPN can safely carry out the care independently, RPN may require
assistance
• RPN may have another colleague perform the care as they observe
and learn.
7. Has the nursing care provided achieved the desired outcome(s)?
• RPN must evaluate the outcomes of the care provided
• RPN can make changes to the nursing plan of care if required.
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