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PAN-A Week 2

College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) The Registered Practical Nurse In Ontario, nursing is one profession with two categories… 1. Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) 2. Registered Nurse (RN).   

RPNs are health care professionals RPNs combine nursing skill, knowledge and judgment and are experts of nursing care in various sectors of healthcare. There are areas of overlap between RPNs and RNs, but there are differences as well. o These differences are based on entry-level and ongoing nursing knowledge and competencies.

RPN vs RN  

RPNs and RNs study from the same body of nursing knowledge. The foundational knowledge base of RNs and RPNs is different as a result of differences in basic nursing education. o RNs study for a longer period of time, allowing for greater depth and breadth of foundational knowledge in the areas of clinical practice, decision-making, critical thinking, leadership, research utilization and resource management. o RPNs study for a shorter period of time, resulting in a more focused body of foundational knowledge in the areas identified above.

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The autonomy of the RPN is influenced by the complexity of the client’s condition. o Greater autonomy when caring for a client with less-complex conditions. o As client complexity increases, there is a corresponding increase in the need for RPNs to consult with RNs.

Practical Nursing (PN) College Graduate     

In Ontario, PNs are community college graduates. After graduation, PNs write a national certification examination. Once they successfully complete this exam, they are registered to practice as a nurse by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). All nurses must renew their CNO registration annually, maintaining up-to-date skills and knowledge of current practices, to preserve their professional standing. RPNs are regulated by the CNO through the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1993, and the Nursing Act, 1991 as amended.

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There are currently 44,195 RPNs registered in Ontario of which 39,111 are currently practicing.

What is CNO?    

Governing body for RNs, RPNs and NPs in Ontario Nursing profession has been a self-regulated in Ontario since 1963 Interests of the public placed ahead of professional interests Nurses have the knowledge & expertise to regulate themselves as individual practitioners & to regulate their profession through the college

What is CNO’s Role?     

Establishes requirements for entry to practice Articulates & promotes practice standards Administers its Quality Assurance program Enforces standards of practice and conduct CNO also o Participates in the legislative process o Shares statistical information about Ontario’s nurses

Entry to Practice  

Ontario applicants http://www.cno.org/en/become-a-nurse/ Entry to practice competencies http://www.cno.org/globalassets/docs/reg/41042_entrypracrpn.pdf

9 Practice Standards    

To support nurses in providing safe and ethical nursing care to the people of Ontario Outline the expectations for nurses that contribute to public protection. Inform nurses of their accountabilities and the public of what to expect of nurses. Apply to all nurses regardless of their role, job description or area of practice.

Quality Assurance  CNO assesses knowledge, skill & judgment of its members  All nurses, in every setting, demonstrate commitment to continually improving their nursing practice  How? o Engaging in practice reflection o Setting & achieving nursing goals Quality Assurance Components 

Self assessment

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o myQA is an online self-assessment http://www.cno.org/en/myqa/ Practice assessment & peer assessment

Annual Self-Assessment      

Reflect on your practice and obtain peer input to help you determine your strengths and areas for improvement and learning needs Develop your learning goals (2), based on your learning needs, and the learning activities necessary to achieve your goals Select the practice document that aligns with each goal Complete your Learning Plan using myQA Update your Learning Plan on a continual basis and keep it for two years Participate in Practice Assessment, if selected.

Protect the Public   

CNO assesses concerns about the conduct & competence of nurses o Resolved through remediation & resolution processes CNO responds to concerns regarding a nurse’s physical & mental health and its potential or actual affect on their ability to practice nursing. Find a Nurse o Register to confirm a nurse is eligible to practice in Ontario https://flo.cno.org/Register/Default.aspx

Registered Practical Nurses of Ontario (WeRPN) Mission  To engage with and advocate for RPNs to provide high-quality, evidenceinformed, patient-centred care Vision  Respected knowledge-based professionals leading health system policy and professional practice excellence Values  We will embrace changes needed to sustain the health care system. We will lead with respect and care for Ontarians providing excellent care Student Resources  RPNAO strives to support the PN student in their education.  The information RPNAO provides is to further assist the RPN students and empower them to be informed in their future career.

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Ontario Public Employees Union OPSEU RPN Occupational Division  OPSEU members who work as RPNs are represented across sectors including o community health care o mental health o hospitals and health care support o long-term care o developmental services o OPS workplaces. o OPSEU's RPN Occupational Division will…      

bring together members with common occupational interests and coordinate division activities; identify, coordinate, and promote the scope of practice and professional responsibilities of RPNs within OPSEU and provincially; develop and promote demands for bargaining, health and safety, and workload issues; promote and advocate for RPNs through policy, resolutions and constitutional amendments; develop and build communication links and networks for RPNs; and promote common themes, activities and mandates as they pertain to the sectors and the union.

Canadian Union of Public Employees CUPE Health Care Sector CUPE …  is Canada’s largest union, with over 680,000 members across the country. 

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represents workers across a broad range of sectors including health care, emergency services, primary, secondary and post-secondary education, early learning and child care, municipalities, social services, libraries, utilities, transportation and airlines. advocates for workers who deliver the public services people depend on. helps its members provide the highest level of service by ensuring they are safe and healthy at work, and that they get fair pay and benefits for the services they provide. also advocate for better public services, like improvements to public health care and to the Canada Pension Plan, that would improve our communities and the lives all Canadians....