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- 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.
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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
This framework defines the core competencies required for...
- Core Competency Framework
This framework defines the core competencies required for safe, competent and ethical nurse practitioner practice. The core competencies are transferable across diverse practice settings and client populations. As a result, the framework is fundamental to all nurse practitioner practice in Canada.
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Look back at the jobs and roles you’ve held in the past 10 years. Try to identify the competencies you developed with each role. Don’t limit yourself to paid employment; unpaid work can also build valuable experience when you work as a: 1. student; 2. caregiver; 3. volunteer; or 4. member of a church or community group. Make a detailed list of all ...
The self-awareness activities on this site were designed to help you reach a greater understanding of your own career values, skills and attributes. When these are clear, it becomes easier to understand who you are and what you want from your career. Try the Who am I? activity to further reflect on these qualities.
Record your results after completing the self-awareness exercises below. 1. My top five values are: 2. Priorities for my ideal job are: 3. My skills are: 4. My attributes are: 5. Consider why all of the above are important to you and list your reflections.
You may want to discuss your self-awareness activity results with a friend or colleague. 1. Were there any surprises? 2. Are there contradictions between your values, priorities, skills and attributes? 3. Could these be preventing you from moving on? 4. What do you still need to learn or track down? Visit your portfolio and record what you have lea...
Competency Category 1: Clinician 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. Competencies
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The Entry-Level Competencies for the Practice of Registered Nurses describe the knowledge, skill, and judgment required of beginning practitioners to provide safe, competent, compassionate, and ethical care. The document is organized in a roles-based format.
The entry-level RN works within the registered nursing scope of practice, and appropriately seeks guidance when they encounter situations outside of their ability. The entry-level RN must have the requisite skills and abilities to attain the entry-level competencies.
Part 1 outlines the national processes for revising registered nurse entry-level competencies and presents the overarching principles with the revised competencies. Part 2 discusses provincial consultation and elaborates upon changes in the organizing framework for the revised competencies.
