Canadian Nursing Organizations Overview
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What is the primary responsibility of regulatory bodies in nursing?

  • Providing professional development resources
  • Promoting the socio-economic welfare of nurses
  • Facilitating membership in professional associations
  • Ensuring public safety through regulation of the profession (correct)
  • Which trend in regulation addresses the response to the opioid crisis?

  • Medical Assistance in Dying
  • Assessment of internationally educated nurses
  • Quality assurance programs
  • NP prescribing of controlled substances (correct)
  • What does the term 'hybrids' refer to in the context of Canadian nursing regulatory bodies?

  • Regulatory bodies that also function as professional associations (correct)
  • Organizations that are independent from other nursing bodies
  • Nurses who engage in multiple specialties
  • Group of nurses working in rural and urban settings
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the ICN's three pillars?

    <p>Healthcare technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key focus of the postcolonial lens on nursing organizations?

    <p>Fostering Indigenous presence within the organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities is aimed at engaging nursing students according to the critical feminist lens?

    <p>Leadership development opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) recommendations in nursing?

    <p>To ensure policy work on Indigenous health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change is currently trending in Canadian nursing regulation?

    <p>Moving towards a single nursing regulator</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Canadian Provincial and Territorial Nursing Organizations

    • The International Council of Nurses (ICN) believes the responsibility for practice standards, ethical codes, conduct, and professional knowledge rests with the entire nursing profession, not individual components.

    ICN Three Pillars

    • A) Socio-economic welfare of nurses
    • B) Professional practice
    • C) Regulation

    Historical Perspective

    • Understanding the history of nursing organizations in Canada is important.
    • It's crucial to track how the views of nurses in Canada have developed over time.
    • Traditionally, Canadian nurses are members of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA).

    Regulatory Bodies- Colleges

    • The main role of regulatory bodies (colleges) is protecting the public through regulating the nursing profession.
    • Some regulatory bodies are hybrid organizations, functioning as both professional associations and regulatory bodies.

    What does regulation/colleges do?

    • Protecting the public through regulating the nursing profession.
    • Providing updates to members about any changes.
    • Clarifying organizational functions.
    • Defining the scope of nursing practice.
    • Collaborating with government.
    • Using evidence-based approaches.
    • Medical Assistance in Dying
    • Nurse Practitioners prescribing controlled substances
    • Response to the opioid crisis
    • Quality assurance programs
    • Assessment of internationally educated nurses
    • Frameworks for regulatory excellence
    • Harmonizing entry-to-practice exams

    Current Trend

    • A current trend toward a single nursing regulatory body.

    Postcolonial Lens on Nursing Organizations

    • Ensuring diversity within organizational structures.
    • Working towards more Indigenous representation in nursing organizations.
    • Examples include enacting the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) and policy work related to Indigenous issues.
    • Providing support and educational opportunities for healthcare professionals to incorporate Indigenous perspectives and culture into their practice.

    Critical Feminist Lens

    • Nursing's policy influence through a collective voice, background information sharing, and collaboration with community partners.
    • Opportunities for member engagement, focused on supporting, educating, and networking.
    • Opportunities for student engagement aimed at leadership development.

    References

    • McIntyre, M., & McDonald, C. (2019). Realities of Canadian nursing: Professional, practice and power issues (5th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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    Explore the essential components of Canadian nursing organizations and their historical context. This quiz examines the roles of the International Council of Nurses and regulatory bodies in maintaining professional standards and protecting the public. Gain insights into the evolution of nursing practices in Canada.

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