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2. Nurses and practice: Correct Answers The nurse carries
personal responsibility and accountability for nursing practice,
and for maintaining competence by continual learning.
The nurse maintains a standard of personal health such that the
ability to provide care is not compromised.
The nurse uses judgement regarding individual competence
when accepting and delegating responsibility.
The nurse at all times maintains standards of personal conduct
which reflect well on the profession and enhance its image and
public confidence.
The nurse, in providing care, ensures that use of technology and
scientific advances are compatible with the safety, dignity and
rights of people.
The nurse strives to foster and maintain a practice culture
promoting ethical behaviour and open dialogue.
3. Nurses and the profession: Correct Answers The nurse
assumes the major role in determining and implementing
acceptable standards of clinical nursing practice, management,
research and education.
The nurse is active in developing a core of research-based
professional knowledge that supports evidence-based practice.
, The nurse is active in developing and sustaining a core of
professional values.
The nurse, acting through the professional organisation,
participates in creating a positive practice environment and
maintaining safe, equitable social and economic working
conditions in nursing.
4. Nurses and co-workers: Correct Answers The nurse sustains
a collaborative and respectful relationship with co-workers in
nursing and other fields.
The nurse takes appropriate action to safeguard individuals,
families and communities when their health is endangered by a
co-worker or any other person.
The nurse takes appropriate action to support and guide co-
workers to advance ethical conduct
7 Standards of Professional Conduct: Correct Answers 1.
Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice.
2. Engages in therapeutic and professional
relationships.
3. Maintains the capability for practice.
4. Comprehensively conducts assessments.
5. Develops a plan for nursing practice.
6. Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality
nursing practice.
7. Evaluates outcomes to inform nursing practice