PNUR 103 Practical Nrsg. Prof.
Growth 1 TEST #2 - Lecture notes 8-
12 Centennial College
what are the essential nursing values? - answer- Altruism: selfless concern for the
wellbeing of others
Autonomy: having the authority to make decisions and act according to your knowledge
Client autonomy: the rights that clients have to make decisions about their own health,
without influence from healthcare providers
Dignity: The right that people are to be valued and respected for their own sake and to
be treated equitably
Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong morals
Nonmaleficience: To always inflict the least amount of harm to reach a beneficial
outcome. No intent to harm
What is the CNO? - answer- The CNO (The college of nurses of Ontario) is the
regulator of the nursing profession and ensures public safety to provide and explain
acceptable behaviour that follows the standards of nursing.
What are the 6 principals of the CNO code - answer- 1. Respect the dignity of
individuals
2. Work together to promote patient wellbeing
3. Maintain patients trust by providing safe and competent care
4. Work respectfully with colleagues to best meet the needs of patients
5. Act with integrity to maintain trust
6. Maintain patient confidality
What classes are registered in the CNO? - answer- General class: the most practiced
class. Includes RPNs and RNs
Extended class: Nurse practitioners
What are the requirements to register for the CNO? - answer- 1. Nursing education
2. Evidence of practice
3. Registration exam
4. Jurisprudence exam
5. Proficiency in English or French
6. Authorization to work
7. Provide truthful findings of past offences
8. Declare your current state of health
Growth 1 TEST #2 - Lecture notes 8-
12 Centennial College
what are the essential nursing values? - answer- Altruism: selfless concern for the
wellbeing of others
Autonomy: having the authority to make decisions and act according to your knowledge
Client autonomy: the rights that clients have to make decisions about their own health,
without influence from healthcare providers
Dignity: The right that people are to be valued and respected for their own sake and to
be treated equitably
Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong morals
Nonmaleficience: To always inflict the least amount of harm to reach a beneficial
outcome. No intent to harm
What is the CNO? - answer- The CNO (The college of nurses of Ontario) is the
regulator of the nursing profession and ensures public safety to provide and explain
acceptable behaviour that follows the standards of nursing.
What are the 6 principals of the CNO code - answer- 1. Respect the dignity of
individuals
2. Work together to promote patient wellbeing
3. Maintain patients trust by providing safe and competent care
4. Work respectfully with colleagues to best meet the needs of patients
5. Act with integrity to maintain trust
6. Maintain patient confidality
What classes are registered in the CNO? - answer- General class: the most practiced
class. Includes RPNs and RNs
Extended class: Nurse practitioners
What are the requirements to register for the CNO? - answer- 1. Nursing education
2. Evidence of practice
3. Registration exam
4. Jurisprudence exam
5. Proficiency in English or French
6. Authorization to work
7. Provide truthful findings of past offences
8. Declare your current state of health
