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The competencies for entry-level RN practice are established for the following purposes: Protection of the public: Through government legislation (Nursing Act, 1991 and Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991), CNO is mandated by the public to promote and ensure safe, competent and ethical nursing in Ontario.
- Core Competency Framework
Nurse practitioners integrate their in-depth knowledge of...
- Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct (Code) is a practice standard describing...
- Core Competency Framework
Nurse practitioners integrate their in-depth knowledge of advanced nursing practice and theory, health management, health promotion, disease/injury prevention, and other relevant biomedical and psychosocial theories to provide comprehensive health services.
- The Context of Entry-Level Registered Nursing Practice
- Overarching Principles
- Competency Category 1: Clinician
- Competency Category 2: Professional
- Competency Category 3: Communicator
- Competency Category 4: Collaborator
- Competency Category 5: Coordinator
- Competency Category 6: Leader
- Competency Category 7: Advocate
- Competency Category 8: Educator
- Competency Category 9: Scholar
The design and application of the listed competencies is at entry to practice, i.e., when entry-level RNs are at the point of initial registration or licensure, following graduation from an approved nursing education program. Their beginning practice draws upon specific experiences during their education program which shaped a theoretical and exper...
Entry-level RNs must meet these competencies; and so too should all practicing RNs, throughout their careers, relative to their specific context and/or patient population. The following overarching principles apply to the education and practice of entry-level registered nurses: The entry-level RN is a beginning practitioner. It is unrealistic to ex...
Registered nurses are clinicians who provide safe, competent, ethical, compassionate, and evidence-informed care across the lifespan in response to client needs. Registered nurses integrate knowledge, skills, judgment and professional values from nursing and other diverse sources into their practice.
Registered nurses are professionals who are committed to the health and well-being of clients. Registered nurses uphold the profession’s practice standards and ethics and are accountable to the public and the profession.
Registered nurses are communicators who use a variety of strategies and relevant technologies to create and maintain professional relationships, share information, and foster therapeutic environments.
Registered nurses are collaborators who play an integral role in the health-care team partnership.
Registered nurses coordinate point-of-care health service delivery with clients, the health-care team, and other sectors to ensure continuous, safe care.
Registered nurses are leaders who influence and inspire others to achieve optimal health outcomes for all.
Registered nurses are advocates who support clients to voice their needs to achieve optimal health outcomes. Registered nurses also support clients who cannot advocate for themselves.
Registered nurses are educators who identify learning needs with clients and apply a broad range of educational strategies towards achieving optimal health outcomes.
Registered nurses are scholars who demonstrate a lifelong commitment to excellence in practice through critical inquiry, continuous learning, application of evidence to practice, and support of research activities.
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The Code of Conduct (Code) is a practice standard describing the accountabilities all nurses registered in Ontario have to clients, employers, colleagues and the public. It explains what people can expect from nurses.
1.1 Provides safe, ethical, competent, compassionate, client-centred and evidence-informed nursing care across the lifespan in response to client needs. 1.2 Conducts a holistic nursing assessment to collect comprehensive information on client health status.
The Standards of Professional Nursing Practice describe a competent level of nursing practice as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The nursing process includes the components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
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Standard 1: Professional Responsibility and Accountability. The registered nurse is responsible for practicing safely, competently and ethically, and is accountable to the client, public, employer and profession. The registered nurse upholds this standard by: Being accountable and accepting responsibility for their own actions and decisions.
