Canadian Provincial and Teriitorial Nursing Oranizations 2019 PDF

# Canadian Provincial and Territorial Nursing Organizations ## International Council of Nurses (ICN) - “practice standards, codes of ethics and conduct, as well as professional knowledge and understanding are the responsibility of the whole profession, not just discrete entities within it” ## ICN...

# Canadian Provincial and Territorial Nursing Organizations ## International Council of Nurses (ICN) - “practice standards, codes of ethics and conduct, as well as professional knowledge and understanding are the responsibility of the whole profession, not just discrete entities within it” ## ICN Three Pillars - A) socio-economic welfare of nurses - B)professional practice - C) regulation ## Historical Perspective - Important to understand and review the history of the nursing organization and bodies that formed in Canada - See how the worldview of nurses in Canada formed and changed - Traditionally Canadian nurses are members of Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) ## Regulatory Bodies- Colleges - Primary role is the protection of the public through regulation of the profession - hybrids= regulator+professional association ## What does regulation/colleges do?? - Protection of the public through regulation of the profession - Provide regular updates to members as changes occur - Clarify organizational functions - Determine the scope of practice - Collaboration with government - Evidence-based practice ## Regulatory Trends - Medical Assistance in Dying - NP prescribing of controlled substances - Response in Opiod crisis - Quality assurance programs - Assessment of internationally educated nurses - Framework for regulatory excellence - Harmonization of entry to practice exams ## Current trend to move to having one nursing regulator Do you think this is a good idea???? ## Postcolonial Lens on Nursing Organizations - Ensure diversity within organizational structures - Work towards a greater Indigenous presence in nursing organizations - Examples: - Enact the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) - Policy work on Indigenous issues - Health-related recommendations - "provide support and learning opportunities the HCP interested in incorporating aboriginal worldview and culture into their practice" ## Critical Feminist Lens - Nursing’s policy influence - Use a collective voice, bring background information, work with community partners - Member Engagement - Opportunities to support, educate and network - Student Engagement - 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.