Overview

This topic will build on the students' knowledge of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Registered Nurse Standards of Practice, national safety and quality standards, professional codes and guidelines and explore their relevance to clinical practice and the nursing profession.

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Aims

The aim of this topic is to:

  • Apply the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Registered Nurse Standards of Practice, national safety and quality standards, professional codes, and guidelines to a clinical and health service context

  • Comprehend the implications of Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Registered Nurse Standards of Practice, national safety and quality standards, professional codes and guidelines on the individual clinician and profession of nursing

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Explain the relevance of professional and industry quality and safety standards to clinical practice and delivery of nursing care
2.
Discuss the relationship between relevant quality and safety standards, the NMBA Registered nurse standards for practice and industry codes of conduct and ethics
3.
Examine the impact of clinical governance and continuous quality improvement in clinical practice

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