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NANB Vision

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Nurses Shaping Nurses

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NANB Mandate

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The association regulates RNs and NPs in NB to ensure the provision of safe, competent and ethical care in the interest of the public

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Nurses Act

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under the act, NANB is legally responsible to protect the public by regulating members of the nursing profession in NB care

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3-pronged approach

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Promotion of good practice, prevention poor practice and intervention when practice is Unacceptable

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Promotion of Goof Practice

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entry level competencies, standards for nursing education, nursing education program approval, Initial Registration and Entry to practice Exam, code of ethics, Standards of RN and NP practice

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Preventing Poor Practice

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Annual Registration Renewal, Minimum hours of Practice, continuing competence program, proof of good character, nurse refresher program, standards/ guidelines/ position statement, practice consultations, presentations and member engagement

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Intervening when Practice is Unacceptable

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Professional Conduct Review process:
Review committee/ disciplinary committee
complaints committee

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4 components that outline what RNs can or cannot do

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legislation, standards of Practice, Employer policies, individual competence

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A standard is…

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a authoritative statement, description of required and expected behaviour of every RN, used to evaluate individual performance

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A code of ethics is…

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both aspirational and regulatory
Aspirational: informs ethical values and endeavours to be made
Regulatory: RNs are bound to the COE that serve to protect the public

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Standards of Practice

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Responsibility and accountability, client centered practice, knowledge based practice, professional relationships and leadership

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Responsibility and Accountability

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Standard of Practice: The RN is responsible for practicing safely, competency and ethically and is accountable to the client, employer, profession and the public

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Knowledge based Practice

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the RN practices using evidence informed knowledge, skill and judgement

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Client Centred Care

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The RN contributes to and promotes measures that optimize positive client health outcomes at the individual, organizational and system level

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Professional Relationship and Leadership

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the RN establishes professional relationships and demonstrates leadership to deliver quality nursing and health care services