Midwife and Thoughtful Practice
Questions & Answers
Preregistration requirements (initial) - ANSWERSBachelor degrees
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nursing Clinical Placement (min. 800 hours - excluding simulation)
Recommendation from Head of School for acceptance
National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse + Purpose - ANSWERS1.
Professional Practice
2. Critical Thinking and Analysis
3. Provision and Co-Ordination of Care
4. Collaborative and Therapeutic Practice
Description of Registered - on entry
May be used during competency hearings + competency assessments
National Competency Standards for the Midwife - ANSWERS1. Legal and Professional
Practice
2. Midwifery Knowledge and Practice
3. Midwifery as Primary Health Care
4. Reflective and Ethical Practice
Registration Requirements (ongoing) - ANSWERS1. Criminal History
2. English Language Skills
3. Professional Indemnity Insurance
4. Continuing Professional Development
5. Recency of Practice
AHPRA - ANSWERSAustralian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Thoughtful Practice in Nursing - ANSWERS1. Personal Importance - self-awareness,
self-knowledge, self-belief
2. Professional Importance - clinical, critical thinking, competence