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Managers Supporting a Nurse New to Nova Scotia in the Charge Nurse Role

Practice Support Tool - Practice Scenarios
… I am the manager of an international nurse who is new to Nova Scotia. The … support to be successful in any designated role within your practice context, including the charge nurse role. … for assistance without judgment. Suggested Reading: Nursing Scope of Practice Guideline Transition to Practice: Practice …

Save the Date for NSCN's Supporting Professional Practice in Nursing Workshop in Yarmouth

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… Save the Date for NSCN's Supporting Professional Practice in Nursing Workshop in Yarmouth March 26, 2025 Save … on Emerging Topics in Nursing Regulation Session 2: Nursing Scope of Practice and the 3-Factor Framework Session 3: … a workshop for Managers, Clinical Nurse Educators, Professional Practice Leads and others in leadership roles to …

Immunization: What are my accountabilities when administering vaccines?

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… reactions. Vaccines may be administered in a variety of practice settings, including primary care offices, health … or employer. Vaccine administration must be within your scope of employment . An authorizing mechanism such as a … Practice Scenarios …

Registrants Working with Authorized Prescribers Virtually

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… practicing in accordance with their respective standards of practice, code of ethics, relevant provincial or federal … employer processes. Clearly defined accountabilities, scope of employment and policies to support practice are … Practice Scenarios …

Nurse Practitioners Prescribing Methadone

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… Q: I am working in a practice setting where I will be prescribing methadone. What … A:  Prescribing  methadone is within the  professional scope of practice  of an NP. Your  … Practice Scenarios …

Nurse Practitioners Providing Virtual Care

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… practicing in accordance with their respective standards of practice, code of ethics, scope of practice, relevant provincial or federal … Practice Scenarios …

Cross-Jurisdictional Virtual Care

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… practicing in accordance with their respective standards of practice, code of ethics, scope of practice, relevant provincial or federal … Practice Scenarios …

Working with Physician Assistants

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… assistants? Physician assistants (PAs) are health professionals who provide medical services under the … who will oversee the physician assistant and allow them to practice under their license. PAs are accountable for their … and the decisions they make to their employer through a scope of employment, rather than a regulatory body. The PA’s …

LPNs Working in LTC Without an RN On-Site

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… This practice scenario has been developed to help LPNs in … are the legislation governing the designation and operation of nursing homes, residential care or long-term care … client exceeds your individual competence or professional scope of practice . The level of collaboration required will …

Thank You to Those Who Attended the Supporting Professional Practice in Nursing Workshop

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… Thank You to Those Who Attended the Supporting Professional Practice in Nursing Workshop May 16, 2024 NSCN was pleased … Misconduct Standard of Practice, and the Optimization of Scope (Three-Factor Framework). NSCN was delighted to have … NSCN was pleased to host the Supporting Professional Practice in Nursing Workshop on May 13 with a …

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