Lecture 1

Question 1

characteristics of a profession

Answer 1

-exists to provide service to others
-self regulation
-obligation to the public
-code of ethics
-advanced specialized that is based on high level of education and is continually developed
-has autonomy over a specific jursdiction and mandate

Question 2

official voices for nursing (professional organizations)

Answer 2

-protect public/regulation bodies (CNA, CRNA)
-promotes professional practice (ICN)
-protects nurses (UNA)

Question 3

CNA

Answer 3

• scope of practice of an RN
  -code of ethics
  -foundation expectations

Question 4

CRNA

Answer 4

-practice standards
-protect RN title
-continuing competence

Question 5

How does the HPA fit into professional organization

Answer 5

-legal document
-sets out standards for colleges for registration, continuing competance, complaints and establishes a board that advises the minister
-HPA provides framework for self regulation of HCW in Alberta

Question 6

UNA

Answer 6

-employers treating us fairly
-different frin orifessuibak professional organization

Question 7

Values of CNA

Answer 7

Question 8

Standards of CRNA

Answer 8