RIGHT ANSWERS 2024 - 2025
What is AHPRA ANS -AHPRA is the Australian Health Regulation Agency
What is AHPRA's role ANS -AHPRA is responsible for registration and accreditation of 10 health
professionals. Primary role to protect the public and set standards and policies.
What is NMBA ANS -NMBA is theNursing and midwifery board of australia.
What is NMBA's role ANS -NMBA's role is to register nurses and midwives. Provide accreditation to uni
and the vet health sector. It has a complaints process that examines professional conduct. Advises
health minister on matters to do with the profession.
What is RCNA ANS -RCNA is the Royal College of Nursing Australia
What is RCNA's role ANS -RCNA is the peak nursing body of Australia. Member of the international
nursing council. It receives and investigates complaints from the public, health industry about nurses.
prosecutes charges of misconduct before nursing tribunal. provides rehabilitation to nurses for training
or health issues.
What is ANMAC ANS -ANMAC is the Australian Nursing and midwifery Advisory Council.
What is ANMAC's role. ANS -Identify changes/issues which impact on nursing and midwifery legislation.
Establish, review and promote a national standards framework. Undertake assessments of
internationally qualified nurses to ensure they are consistent with the registration and enrolment
requirements. Initiate and participate in projects on regulation to aid growth and development in
nursing profession.
What is key elements in ANMC's decision making framework. ANS -1. Identify need/benefit to client.
2. Reflect on scope of practice
3. Consider context of practice/organisational support