Critical thinking and analysis relates to self-appraisal, professional development and the value of evidence and research for practice. Reflecting on practice, feelings and beliefs and the consequences of these for individuals/groups is an important professional benchmark.
3. Practices within an evidence-based framework
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Identifies the relevance of research to improving individual/group health outcomes:
- Identifies problems/issues in nursing practice which may be investigated through research.
- Considers potential for improvement in reviewing the outcomes of nursing activates and individual/group care.
- Discusses implications of research with colleagues.
- Participates in research.
- Demonstrates awareness of current research in own field of practice.
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Uses best available evidence, nursing expertise and respect for the values and beliefs of individuals/groups in the
provision of nursing care:
- Uses relevant literature and research findings to improve current practice.
- Participates in review of policies, procedures and guidelines based on relevant research.
- Identifies and disseminates relevant changes in practice or new information to colleagues.
- Recognises that judgments and decisions are aspects of nursing care.
- Recognises that nursing expertise varies with education, experience and context of practice.
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Demonstrates analytical skills in accessing and evaluating health information and research evidence:
- Demonstrates understanding of the registered nurse role in contributing to nursing research.
- Undertakes critical analysis of research findings in considering their application to practice.
- Maintains accurate documentation of information which could be used in nursing research.
- Clarifies when resources are not understood or their application is questionable.
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Supports and contributes to nursing and health care research:
- Participates in research.
- Identifies problems suitable for research
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Participates in quality improvement activities:
- Recognises that quality improvement involves ongoing consideration, use and review of practice in relation to practice outcomes, standards and guidelines and new developments.
- Seeks feedback from a wide range of sources to improve the quality of nursing care.
- Participates in case review activities.
- Participates in clinical audits.
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I fulfil the above competency by being a member of the Australian College of Mental Health Nursing (ACMHN), the Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association (ANZMH) and also the Australian College of Nursing (ACN).
Furthermore, a copy of my Continuing Professional Development (CPD) ePortfolio is available in the personal details section of this website.
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4. Participates in ongoing professional development of self and others
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Uses best available evidence, standards and guidelines to evaluate nursing performance:
- Undertakes regular self-evaluation of own nursing practice.
- Seeks and considers feedback from colleagues about, and critically reflects on, own nursing practice.
- Participates actively in performance review processes.
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Participates in professional development to enhance nursing practice:
- Reflects on won practice to identify professional development needs.
- Seeks additional knowledge and/or information when presented with unfamiliar situations.
- Seeks support form colleagues in identifying learning needs.
- Participates actively in ongoing professional development.
- Maintains records of involvement in professional development which includes both formal and informal activities.
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Contributes to the professional development of others:
- Demonstrates and increases responsibility to share knowledge with colleagues.
- Supports healthcare students to meet their learning objectives in cooperation with other members of the healthcare team.
- Facilitates mutual sharing of knowledge and experience with colleagues relating to individual/group/unit problems.
- Contributes to orientation and ongoing education programs.
- Acts as a role model to other members of the health care team.
- Participates where possible in perceptorship, coaching and mentoring to assist and develop colleagues.
- Participates where appropriate in teaching others including students of nursing and other health disciplines, and inexperienced nurses.
- Contributes to formal and informal professional development.
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Uses appropriate strategies to manage own responses to the professional work environment:
- Identifies and uses support networks.
- Shares experiences related to professional issues mutually with colleagues.
- Uses reflective practice to identify personal needs and seek appropriate support.
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I fulfil the above competency by being a member of the Australian College of Mental Health Nursing (ACMHN), the Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association (ANZMH) and also the Australian College of Nursing (ACN).
Furthermore, a copy of my Curriculum Vitae with references and also a copy of my Continuing Professional Development (CPD) ePortfolio is available in the personal details section of this website.
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