Standards

Definition

Measurement criteria

I: quality of practice

The  registered nurse systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice

1. Demonstrates quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable and ethical manner.

2.Uses quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice and health care delivery system

3.Uses creativity and innovation to improve nursing care delivery

4. Incorporates new knowledge to initiate changes in nursing practice if desired outcomes are not achieved.

5. Participates in quality improvement activities.

II: education

The nurse attains knowledge and competency that  reflects current nursing practice

1. Participates in ongoing educational activities related to clinical knowledge and professional issues.

2.Demonstrates commitment to life long learning

3.Seeks experiences to maintain clinical skills

4.Seeks knowledge and skills appropriate to the practice setting

5. Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and lifelong learning.

III: Professional practice evaluation

The nurse evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guide line, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.

1.Engage in self evaluation on a regular basis

2.Seeks constructive feedback regarding ones own practice

3.Takes action to achieve goals identified during the evaluation process

4.Participates in systematic peer review as  appropriate

5.Practice reflects knowledge of current practice standards, laws and regulations

6.Provides age appropriate care in culturally and ethnically sensitive manner

IV: collegiality

The nurse interacts with and contribute to the professional development  of peers and other health care providers as colleagues

1.Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues

2.Provides peers with feedback regarding their practice

3.Interacts with peers and colleagues

4.To enhance  ones own professional nursing practice

5.Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues

6.Contributes to an environment that is conductive to clinical education nursing students as appropriate

7.Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment

V: Collaboration

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