11 Core-Nurse:

The Heart & Soul of Nursing Profession

A Seminar on the 11 Core Competencies in Nursing Practice

The board member shall monitor and enforce quality standards of nursing practice to ensure the maintenance of efficient, ethical and technical, moral and professional standards in the practice of nursing taking into account the health needs of the nation. It is incumbent upon the Board of Nursing therefore to take the lead in the development and implementation of the competency standards to warrant the health of the public, maintain public trust, and promote the integrity of the nursing profession

 Guide in developing curriculum in Nursing Framework in developing test syllabus for entrants into the nursing profession Tool for performance evaluation for nurses Basis for advance nursing practice and specialization Framework for developing a training curriculum for nurses Protect the public from incompetent practitioners Yardstick for unethical and unprofessional practice of nursing

SIGNIFICANCE OF CORE COMPTENCY STANDARDS

SAFE & QUALITY NURSING CARE

 Demonstrates Knowledge based on the health/illness of individuals/groups Provides sound decision making in the care of individuals/families/groups considering their beliefs and values Promotes safety and comfort and privacy of clients Sets priorities in nursing care based on clients needs Ensures continuity of care

SAFE AND QUALITY NURSING CARE

 Administers medications and other health therapeutics Utilizes the nursing process as framework for nursing
Performs comprehensive and systematic assessment Formulates a plan of care in collaboration with clients and other members of health team Implements planned nursing care to achieve identified outcomes Evaluates progress toward expected outcomes

SAFE AND QUALITY NURSING CARE

COMMUNICATION

 Establishes rapport with the client, significant others, and members of the health team Identifies verbal and non-verbal cues Utilizes formal and informal channels Responds to needs of individuals, family, group, and community Uses appropriate information technology to facilitate communication

COMMUNICATION

 Establishes collaborative relationships with colleagues and other members of the health team Collaborates plan of care with other members of the health team

COLLABORATION & TEAMWORK

 Assesses the learning needs of the client-partner(s) Develops health education plan based on assessed and anticipated needs Develops learning materials for health education Implements the health education plan Evaluates the outcome of health education

HEALTH EDUCATION

 Adheres to the practices in accordance with the nursing law and other relevant legislation including contracts, informed consent. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures, local and national Documents care rendered to clients

LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

 Respects the rights of individuals/groups Accepts responsibility and accountability for own decisions and actions Adheres to the national and international code of ethics for nurses

ETHICO-MORAL RESPONSIBILITY

Personal & Professional Development

Identifies own learning needs Pursues continuing education Involved in professional organizations and civic activities Projects a professional image of the nurse Possesses positive attitude towards change and criticism Performs function according to professional standards

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 Maintains accurate and updated documentation of client care Records outcome of client care Observes legal imperatives in record keeping

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

 Organizes work load to facilitate client care Utilizes financial resources to support client care Establishes mechanism to ensure proper functioning of equipment Maintains a safe environment

MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT

Gathers data for quality improvement Participates in nursing audits and rounds Identifies and reports variances Recommends solutions to identified problems

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Gathers data using different methodologies Analyzes and interprets data gathered Recommends actions for implementation Disseminates results of research findings Applies research findings in nursing practice

RESEARCH