...Year 1 Registered Nurse MISSION The mission of St Vincent’s is to provide high quality and efficient health services to the people of Victoria in accordance with the philosophy of St Vincent’s Health Australia. The mission is based on the values of compassion, justice, human dignity, excellence and unity. The health service embraces the policies and principles of equal employment opportunity, occupational health and safety and quality improvement. JOB TITLE Title Division 1, Grade 2 Year 1 Registered Nurse Program Graduate Nurse Program Award Hours od Duty Nurses (Victorian Health Services) Award 2000 38 plus ADO entitlement Performance appraisal 6 weeks, At 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months (end of probationary period), 9 months and 12 months and/or as required by the Nurse Unit Manger and/or Practice Development Nurse - Graduate Date October, 2010 BASIC JOB PURPOSE The Grade 2 Year 1 Registered Nurse, under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager, will be responsible for the delivery of high quality patient care within the healthcare team. The Grade 2 Year 1 Registered Nurse will Page 1 October 2010 Position Description Division One, Grade 2 Year 1 Registered Nurse be responsible for ensuring his / her own professional development in order to maintain clinical skills and knowledge. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBILITY AREA 1: Continuum of Care The Grade 2 Year 1 Registered Nurse will ensure...
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...HCN Registered February 2016 Registered Nurse Nurses and Midwives Agreement: RNM Level 1 Position Number: 113857 Coronary Care Unit / Service 1 Fiona Stanley Hospital / South Metropolitan Health Service Reporting Relationships Nurse Director – Cardiovascular and Respiratory Medicine Award Level: RNM SRN Level 9 Position Number: 113359 Nurse Unit Manager – Coronary Care Unit Award Level: RNM SRN Level 4 Position Number:113440 This Position Directly reporting to this position: Title • Advanced Skills Enrolled Nurse • Enrolled Nurse • Assistant in Nursing Classification ENA; EN Level 1 – 2 FTE FTE FTE Also reporting to this supervisor: • Clinical Nurse, NMA; RNM Level 2 • Registered Nurse, NMW; RNM Level 1 • Advanced Skill Enrolled Nurse, ENA; EN Level 1-2 • Enrolled Nurse, ENA; EN Level 1 - 4 • Assistant in Nursing, ENA; AIN Level 1 - 3 ENA; EN Level 1 – 4 ENA; AIN Level 1 – 3 Key Responsibilities As part of a multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive evidence based nursing care to patients. Facilitates and promotes patient safety and quality of care. The Registered Nurse practices within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board’s Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart. Page 1 of 3 Registered Nurse | RNM Level 1 | Position Number: 113857 Brief Summary of Duties 1. Clinical 1.1. Provides comprehensive evidence based nursing care to patients including assessment, intervention...
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...October 2002 national competency standards for the enrolled nurse Introduction Description of Enrolled Nurse National Competency Standards Assessing Competence Glossary of Terms Introduction The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) is a peak national nursing and midwifery organisation established in 1992 with the purpose of developing a national approach to nursing and midwifery regulation. The ANMC works in conjunction with the state and territory nursing and midwifery regulatory authorities (NMRAs) to produce national standards which are an integral component of the regulatory framework to assist nurses and midwives to deliver safe and competent care. The standards include the national competency standards for enrolled nurses which were first adopted by the ANMC in the early 1990s. These have been reviewed and revised regularly since then. Other standards developed by the ANMC for implementation by the NMRAs include the competency standards for registered nurses, midwives and nurse practitioners, codes of professional conduct and ethics, and a range of position statements and guidelines. The full list of standards, position papers and guidelines produced by the ANMC can be viewed on the website. The national competency standards for the enrolled nurse are scheduled for review in 2007. This review will be undertaken by a team of expert nursing consultants and will include extensive consultation with nurses around Australia. The purpose underpinning the review will...
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...2010 Edition Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice Second Edition [pic] American Nurses Association Silver Spring, Maryland 2010 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data The American Nurses Association (ANA) is a national professional association. This ANA publication ( Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice) reflects the thinking of the nursing profession on various issues and should be reviewed in conjunction with state board of nursing policies and practices. State law, rules, and regulations govern the practice of nursing, while Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice guides nurses in the application of their professional skills and responsibilities. Published by Nursesbooks.org The Publishing Program of ANA http://www.Nursesbooks.org/ American Nurses Association 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 1-800-274-4ANA http://www.NursingWorld.org Design: Typesetting: Printing: Editorial services: © 2010 American Nurses Association. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Contents Contributors Overview of Content Foundational Documents of Professional Nursing Audience for This Publication Scope of Nursing Practice Definition of Nursing ...
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...2010 Edition Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice Second Edition [pic] American Nurses Association Silver Spring, Maryland 2010 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data The American Nurses Association (ANA) is a national professional association. This ANA publication ( Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice) reflects the thinking of the nursing profession on various issues and should be reviewed in conjunction with state board of nursing policies and practices. State law, rules, and regulations govern the practice of nursing, while Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice guides nurses in the application of their professional skills and responsibilities. Published by Nursesbooks.org The Publishing Program of ANA http://www.Nursesbooks.org/ American Nurses Association 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 1-800-274-4ANA http://www.NursingWorld.org Design: Typesetting: Printing: Editorial services: © 2010 American Nurses Association. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Contents Contributors Overview of Content Foundational Documents of Professional Nursing Audience for This Publication Scope of Nursing Practice Definition of Nursing ...
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...Erin Dreyer, Carley Pearson, Devon Fulton BuAd 248: Occupational Health and Safety Cathy Fitzgerald November 27th, 2015 BuAd 248: Occupational Health and Safety Cathy Fitzgerald November 27th, 2015 Executive Summary https://www.interiorhealth.ca/AboutUs/BusinessCentre/Construction/Documents/Staff%20Safety%20Guidelines%20for%20Healthcare%20Facility%20Design%20Projects.pdf designed to produce an environment of care that is safe and secure for all occupants (patients, staff, and visitors). The planning and design of the facility shall include provisions for achieving the following objectives related to the safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors: * All current provincial and national ergonomic, violence prevention and occupational safety regulatory standards are followed * The built environment promotes wellness to all those within it including staff * The built environment does not contribute to physical, psychological and emotional risks to patients, visitors or staff. * The built environment provides security from criminal activity such as personal assault or theft of property Table of Contents Executive Summary 2 Introduction 4 Literature Review 5 Methodology 6 \ 7 Findings and Discussion 8 Definition of Problem 9 Analysis of Causes 9 Under Staffed 9 Patients 10 Develop, Evaluate and Select Alternative (s) 11 ALT 1: To hire more Health Care Workers ( volunteers, care aids, LPN’s, RN’s) 11 Quantitative...
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...Nurses are always doing new things like procedures, answering questions asked by family members, facing challenges in their day to day routine and often times questioning the legitimacy the of their actions. Most guidelines are found in the policy and procedure handbook on your job. These actions are usually within the scope of the “nurse practice act” and “board of nursing”. Most questions are focused on safety. Safety depends on the nurse’s knowledge, training, and skills. A nurse has a duty of obligation to her patients and to herself. She has to protect her license and integrity as a nurse and deliver competent and knowledgeable services to her clients. One rule of the RN is to delegate duties to other registered nurses and licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants. Many times the nurse questions if the assignment is within the scope of practice, especially delegating activities to the nursing assistant. (Kathleen R. Weinberg, n.d.) According to (DL, 1994), the purpose of nursing center influenced the scope of practice in nursing in different areas. These areas are, how nursing affects the faculty, the community, or specialty in nursing practice. The nurse managed center “requires high quality nursing services, public and community support, healthy relationships with other health care providers, and documentation of patient’s outcome through the nursing managed center based on nursing research”. (DL, 1994) The American nursing association describes how nurses...
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...STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE AND SAFETY ISSUES AMONG NURSES IN THE PHILIPPINES Abstract Personality differences among employees can lead to a tense and less productive work environment. Differences in race, gender, religious conviction, sexual orientation, and age can cause fear and uneasiness among employees. These feelings are often associated with confusion or powerlessness. Diversity and sensitivity training can assist employees in embracing each other’s unique qualities. “To accept differences, we have to understand differences, and there is no better way to do this than to learn to communicate with people who are different than you” (Lieberman, 2007). When employees feel overwhelmed, they can lose self-confidence, become irritable or act withdrawn. This behavior directly impacts productivity, and work becomes less rewarding. J. Segal, R. Segal, Horwitz, Jaffe-Gi[ http://www.termpaperwarehouse.com/essay-on/Managing-Stress-In-The-Workplace/54320 In this article, work-related problems among a sample of nurses in the Philippines are described. Cross-sectional data were collected through a self-administered survey during the Philippine Nurses Association 2007 convention by De Castro, A.B, et al. during the Philippine Nurses Association 2007 convention. Measures included four categories: work-related demographics, occupational injury/illness, reporting behavior, and safety concerns. Approximately 40% of nurses had experienced at least one injury or illness in the past year...
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... The Differences Between Baccalaureates Versus Associate Degree The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the national voice for baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs, believes that education has a significant impact on the knowledge and competencies of the nurse clinician, as it does for all health care providers. Nurses with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees are well-prepared to meet the demands placed on today's nurse. BSN nurses are prized for their skills in critical thinking, leadership, case management, and health promotion, and for their ability to practice across a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. Nurse executives, federal agencies, the military, leading nursing organizations, health care foundations, magnet hospitals, and minority nurse advocacy groups all recognize the unique value that baccalaureate-prepared nurses bring to the practice setting. AACN encourages employers to foster practice environments that embrace lifelong learning and offer incentives for registered nurses (RNs) seeking to advance their education to the baccalaureate and higher degree levels. We also encourage BSN graduates to seek out employers who value their level of education and distinct competencies. Different Approaches to Nursing...
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...National competency standards for the registered nurse Introduction • • returning to work after breaks in service, or • National competency standards for registered nurses were first adopted by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) in the early 1990s. The ANMC was a peak national and midwifery organisation established in 1992 to develop a national approach to nursing and midwifery regulation. The ANMC worked in conjunction with the state and territory nursing and midwifery authorities (NMRAs) to produce national standards – an integral component of the regulatory framework – to help nurses and midwives deliver safe and competent care. educated overseas seeking to work in Australia involved in professional conduct matters. The National Board may also apply the competency standards in order to communicate to consumers the standards that they can expect from nurses. Universities also use the standards when developing nursing curricula, and to assess student and new graduate performance. The ANMC officially became the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) on 24 November 2010. The name change reflected ANMC’s appointment as the independent accrediting authority for the nursing and midwifery professions under the new National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme) that came into effect on 1 July 2010 (18 October 2010 in Western Australia). These are YOUR standards — developed...
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...Health Policy Letter Sonya Y. Green HCS/545 December 7, 2015 Kelly Gantt Health Policy Letter The Honorable Tim Kaine The Honorable Mark R. Warner United States Senate United States House of Representative Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20515 Barack H. Obama The President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Senator Tim Kaine/Representative Mark R. Warner/Mr. President: I am the administrator for DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. I am writing to express my views on health policy which supports patient safety. I would like to first start by giving you information on DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. “DaVita Kidney Care is a leading provider of dialysis services in the United States, treating patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. DaVita Kidney Care strives to improve patients’ quality of life by innovating clinical care, and by offering integrated treatment plans, personalized care teams and convenient health-management services. As of September 30, 2015, DaVita Kidney Care provided dialysis services to a total of approximately 177,000 patients as 2,329 outpatient dialysis centers, of which 2,225 centers are located in the United States and 104 centers are located 10 countries outside of the United States.” (Davita) “Since 1992, HealthCare Partners has been committed to developing innovative models of healthcare delivery that improve patients’ quality of life...
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...Nurse as an Advocate Nursing Leadership Health Policy Advocating for Health Care Policies. Nurse’s Vital Role as Policy Advocates Introduction “I’m not discouraged because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward” Thomas Edison (1847-1931). In today’s healthcare system, nurses are aware of the inconsistencies and the troubles that the healthcare system faces, and a need for a change. Expert nurses and nurses with vast experience are stepping forward and motivated to take part in advocacy roles. This movement is initiating a great wave of change in nursing world and how nurses influence a change in policies, regulations and law that oversee the health care system. Nurses stepping into this arena requires great deal of courage and knowledge on how the policies and politics interchange hands to implement a major change in health care system. The nurses who step up into this role should have the will, power and with power comes responsibility to negotiate through the legal system. Methods to advocate for health Nurses taking part in advocacy is not new anymore, but what advocacy means is still a mystery in nursing world. Great theorist like Florence Nightingale and her efforts, did influence other nurses throughout the nursing profession to step out of the box and shape the health system, where discover, heal and teach remains the core motto. Nurses throughout the world in some shape or form initiated policy recommendations, represented their view...
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...that can help the nurse stay aware of political actions related to nursing. Nursing organizations can be general or specialized, but with both, members will support a stated mission. The professional organizations have large memberships and will maintain state and national links to monitor ongoing political developments. This paper will review how nurse leaders from across the nation use the American Nurses Association (ANA) to stay current on relevant political actions and why it is so important. The Professional Organization for Political Awareness The ANA is the only complete professional organization representing more than three million registered nurses across the nation (Annual Report, 2010). The integrity of the organization along with its massive membership gives power to their causes. They lobby for their causes and keep their members informed on current political health care developments. The ANA has multiple resources available for nurse leaders. The website is a very valuable resource. The website is easy to access and contains vast amounts of information relating to state and national health care laws and policy, research, and higher education resources (ANA, 2011). Additionally links to health care policy and legislative urgencies are available. On a more local level nurse leaders can also take advantage of local ANA meetings. Importance of Maintaining Political Awareness Staying current with health care related policy is essential in...
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...Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse Final Project Windy Allen South University Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse Final Project A thorough look was taken into the role of the advanced practice nurse during this course. There are many different roles that a nurse may pursue as a graduate of a master's in nursing program. The choice may involve direct or non-direct patient care depending on your interests. Leadership styles were also explored and these styles help to mold a person in their career as a nurse. Finally a look into health policies was taken. The policies and how a nurse can make a difference were explored. This course explored many ways that an advanced practice nurse can contribute to the well being of others. Advanced practice roles in nursing Advanced practice nursing is divided into two groups, direct patient care and non-direct patient care. Direct patient care can be described as directly assessing, observing and recording information about a patient and using that information to treat the patient. Listed below are four advanced degree nursing specialties along with their requirements. A nurse practioner is a registered nurse that has received their masters of science in nursing with a nurse practioner emphasis. The approved program must include 500 contact hours. At that point the graduate may sit for certification according to the American Nurses Credentialing Center Nurse. (2014) Nurse practioners give direct patient care. http://www.nursecredentialing...
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...Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics April 9th 2015 There is an increasing demand for advanced level of education for nurses to meet the more complex needs for care in various settings. Baccalaureate nurses are esteemed for their skills in quality patient care, critical thinking, health promotion, leadership and innovations in professional nursing practice across a variety of settings. A baccalaureate degree should be the minimal level of education required for entry-level nurses. Differences in Competencies Between Associate Degree Level and Baccalaureate Degree Level Nurses There are multiple pathways to become a Registered Nurse. The two most common are through the associate degree and baccalaureate degree programs. Each program prepares the student to take the NCLEX exam to be licensed as a Registered Nurse. While each program prepares the student to be a registered nurse, there are differences in competencies amongst the two degree levels. A baccalaureate educated nurse is being preferred over the associate educated nurse due to their diversified responsibilities and clinical expertise. Associate Degree Nursing In 1952 the associate degree in nursing (ADN) was designed for students wanting to become a Registered Nurse. This program was designed by Mildred Montag to prepare nurses to practice in entry-level positions to accommodate the nursing shortage during World War II. Nearly 600 ADN programs prevailed in the United States...
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