Nursing in context and Ethics

Competence is?

• combo of skills, knowledge and attitudes, values & abilities that underpin effective performance of a nurse

• Nursing practice which is unregulated

• Legislation for patient safety

• a nurses ability to complete tasks quickly and efficiently

Different types of Nursing Council New Zealand scopes of practice?

• Registered nurses and Healthcare Assistants

• Enrolled nurses and nurse practitioners

• Enrolled nurses, Registered nurses and Nurse Practitioners

• Registered nurses and Enrolled nurses

How often does a Registered Nurse have to apply for their Practicing Certificate?

• After completing state finals

• Annually

• Every 6 months

• Bi-yearly

How many domains of competence are there for Registered Nurses?

• 1

• 4

• 6

• 3

How many core values are there in the Code of Conduct?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

How many principals are there in the Code of Conduct?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

What is an Ethical dilemma?

• A Tiktok dance

• conscientious objection

• Helps guide ethical and professional conduct

• a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two courses of action, either of which entails transgressing a moral principle

Is your brain full with legislation now?

• What is legislation?

• I love legislation that underpins safe and competent practice.

• How do I make this all stay in my brain?

• I am so glad that I am starting my Nursing journey knowing how to keep myself and my patients safe.

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