Social media is prevalent in today’s society and can be an exciting and valuable tool when used wisely. In availing of the opportunities social media provides, RNs and NPs are required to adhere to standards related to communication, professionalism, and the code of ethics regardless of whether social media use is of a personal or professional nature. Maintaining privacy, confidentiality, therapeutic relationships, professional boundaries, and public trust are required of the RN and NP and...

The RN Act defines “conduct deserving of sanction” to include: Professional misconductProfessional incompetenceConduct unbecoming a Registered NurseIncapacityUnfitness to engage in the practice of nursingActing in breach of the Act, the Regulations, or the Code of Ethics The spectrum of what the term encompasses is wide-ranging and covers many different scenarios, all which are dependent on the Conduct in question. From a minor infraction to the most serious situation, Kelly Kean and...

In the second part of our conversation with the Information & Privacy Commissioner, a wide range of topics are covered from RNs/NPs using smartphones and recording devices in practice, the ransomware attack on Newfoundland and Labrador’s public health system, obligations for self-employed RNs/NPs, aspects to consider when RNs/NPs engage in virtual care, and a number of situations which outline the principles of privacy and professionalism. Join Consultants and Podcast hosts, Michelle...

All RNs and NPs are responsible to act when they witness unsafe and unethical situations that adversely impact the quality of client care. Questions often arise from RNs & NPs about their Duty to Report and when to contact the College. Our Director of Professional Conduct Review Brenda Carroll joins the College Consultants to answer common questions regarding Duty to Report and much more. For more information on the Duty to Report, click HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

In episode 2, Podcast hosts (and College Consultants) Michelle Carpenter and Kelly Kean speak with special guest, Michael Harvey, Information & Privacy Commissioner Newfoundland and Labrador for an in-depth discussion about patient privacy and confidentiality. This episode highlights information which RNs and NPs should know about the PHIA (Personal Health Information Act) and includes answers to common questions about health information and privacy. Post production note: this episode of...

Welcome to the Season 3 premiere of the College Connection Podcast episode 1: a Conversation with Canada's Chief Nursing Officer. In this episode Dr. Leigh Chapman speaks with podcast hosts and College consultants Kelly Kean and Michelle Carpenter about the role of the Chief Nursing Officer, the importance of nursing regulation, and the Nursing Retention Toolkit made available via Health Canada. Like, subscribe, leave a rating and review. Visit the College YouTube channel to check out this...

The final episode of 2023 will provide RNs and NPs in NL with an overview of how Alinity works for annual licensing renewal, logging your CCP, and why it’s important to keep your profile up to date. Please note for video demonstrations it it may be helpful to visit the College Website or visit our YouTube Channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Robin Devey-Burry, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador joins Kelly and Michelle and provides an overview of an on-going research study focused on new graduate nurses’ mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and the supportive resources they require. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast/education event will provide listeners with an overview of the process that occurs when the College receives an allegation related to a registrant’s practice or conduct that is alleged to be unacceptable and deserving of sanction. The Director of Professional Conduct Review (PCR) will discuss the College’s authorization, in the interest of public protection, to intervene when practice is unacceptable and the responsibilities of RNs and NPs to report professional misconduct to the...

Join College staff for a Conversation with the Provincial Chief Nursing Officer NLHS Joanne Pelley. Ms. Pelley provides insight into her role of Provincial Chief Nursing Officer for Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) and how the role functions in the newly established provincial health authority. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please Note: to view the slides/presentation which accompany this episode, visit the College of Registered Nurses YouTube page. Join staff and practice consultants as we discuss The Importance of Alinity: A Guide to the new licensing and registration software used by the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador. This important education event and Podcast recording will provide RNs and NPs in NL with an overview of how Alinity works for annual licensing renewal, logging your...

Original Presentation Date: 30 October 2023 Re-released due to technical issues This collaborative presentation between the College of Registered Nurses of NL (CRNNL) and the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of NL (CLPNNL) outlines the similarities and differences between RNs and LPNs scope of practice. The presenters speak about regulatory expectations, professional accountability, self-reflections on individual scope of practice, client predictability, assignment, and they conclude the...

Original Presentation Date: 26 September 2023 and edited In this education event, we will review lessons learned from the 2023 audit of the new CCP via the CCP Portal. This is an important event that we recommend all RNs and NPs review. We will explore common missteps from last year and instances where RNs and NPs failed to correctly capture learning hours, impact statements, and summative evaluations. This education event will also offer tips for success to allow RNs & NPs to log into...

The College presents: Non-Traditional Environments: RNs working in Corrections with guest Crystal Northcott. Crystal is an experienced Registered Nurse who has a diverse background. She has experience working as a staff nurse in adults and pediatrics, in nursing education, and in management. Crystal is a former member of the College Council, and is presently the Provincial Operations Manager for Correctional Health Services. In this role, she implements health care delivery to individuals who...

Rural and remote nurses frequently face substantial barriers to obtaining continuing education and enhancement to their skill set, including: professional isolation, competing demands, lack of sustainable continuing educational initiatives, and lack of organizational support. While in the post-pandemic landscape, many previously unavailable technological advances have become increasingly more accessible, that fact does not hold true in rural and remote communities. Original Presentation Date:...

The College of Registered Nurses presents RN Prescribing: The Framework & Practice Guidelines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) is an Independent Statutory Office of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador that is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of all children and youth in the province and providing public oversight of government programs and services. The Office advocates to ensure children and youth have access to services they are entitled to, that their issues receive appropriate attention, and their voices are heard in matters...

The College presents: An education session on Virtual Care in Emergency and Primary Health Care, featuring Ashley Dinn, Provincial Program Manager of Virtual Care, NLCHI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The College of Registered Nurses is pleased to present an education session with Ms. Susan Walsh, Seniors’ Advocate of Newfoundland and Labrador. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the College of Registered Nurses and special guests from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Newfoundland and Labrador for an education session on the Personal Health Information Act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Brenda Carroll, Director of Professional Conduct Review at the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador as we walk through the Top Ten Discipline Issues for Nurses in 2022. Find out what issues made the list and discuss tips and suggestions to protect your practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.