Module 1: Introduction & Overview of NP Role in LTC
1.8 Key Points
Module 1 Summary and Key Points
Key Takeaways
- NPs are the largest growing profession and work in a variety of settings in Canada including LTC
- Benefits of the NP role in LTC include preventing unnecessary emergency department transfers, supporting positive health outcomes, providing a high standard of quality of care, supporting interprofessional collaboration & communication & being cost effective
- Legislation regulates NP practice and this can vary across provinces and territories
- Advanced Practice Nursing Framework promotes an understanding of both clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and nurse practitioner (NP) roles to support implementation & integration in the health-care system
- Advanced Practice Nursing competencies include direct comprehensive care, education, research, leadership, consultation & collaboration, optimizing health system, unique competencies & continuing competence
- NP Core Competency Framework identifies a set of competencies to support NP practice & includes all practice settings across Canada
- NP Core Competencies include professional role, responsibility and accountability, health assessment & diagnosis, therapeutic management & health promotion & prevention of illness & injury