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1 Telehealth Continuing Nursing Education Sue Smith, CEO & Registrar CRNNS May 21, 2015 Sue Smith, CEO & Registrar Jacquelyn Garden-Jayasinghe, President A) Public receives safe, competent, ethical and compassionate care from registered nurses* B) Registered nurses scope of practice is optimized within intraprofessional and interprofessional teams C) Registered nurses uphold their individual accountability for their nursing practice and self-regulation of the profession D) Registered nurses have pride in their profession, are solution focused and decision makers in the health care system *Registered nurses is inclusive of both RNs and NPs 1

2 Optimum health for all Nova Scotians through excellence in registered nursing practice. photo Mega End: Because CRNNS exists, there is public trust in the excellence of registered nursing practice from a proactive self-regulated profession at the cost of a justifiable, fiscally responsible membership fee Organizational Strategic Goals: 1) Strengthen relationships with the public, members and other stakeholders 2) Incorporate right-touch regulation 3) Ensure that all regulatory policies and processes, services and programs are fair, transparent, effective and efficient Respect We appreciate the value of all people. Trust We act with integrity, accountable to one another, members, and the public. Leadership We have the courage to express our wisdom proactively. Innovation We create innovative possibilities. 2

3 License RNs and NPs who are qualified to practise in Nova Scotia; Set the educational requirements for those entering the profession; Establish and approve standards for nurses practice; Support the continuing competence of nurses; and Review and take appropriate action on complaints about nurses practice or behaviour. Check us out: A new 3-year Strategic plan NPs prescribe controlled drugs and substances Last CRNE written plenty of NCLEX prep! Continuing Competence Program changes New/updated Regulations Welcome National Nursing Assessment Service NP Practice Analysis New Rising Star Award 10,303 active-practising RNs and NPs in NS. 540 licensed for the first time ever. 55 complaints received. 57 workshops held. 757 practice consultation requests addressed. Recorded Telehealth sessions received 20,000 hits online. 21 publications produced supporting practice. License Status Check visited 47,578 times. 675,129 website visitors. 3

4 Relational Regulation We build positive relationship by being transparent, respectful, inclusive and accessible. You will experience is differently: Enhanced customer service More collaboration and engagement Strengthened relationships Our new approach doesn t change what we do but how we do it. Right-Touch Regulation Minimal amount of regulatory force needed to achieve appropriate outcomes. When regulation is appropriate, it should be simple, reviewed for effectiveness and impact, and used only when necessary. Enhancing collaboration with all stakeholders including our members - helps us to protect the public through nursing regulation. New Brand = Sophistication, dependability, compassion, professionalism, trust You will see: A new logo A tag line New colours Photos of real RNs & NPs New website 4

5 What s it about? Re-energizing the inner core so we can be strong, proud solution-focused RNs and NPs. Focusing on you at the individual level because we believe that change starts from within. Many challenges but together we have the ability to shift the nursing conversations from ones that focus on the issues to ones that focus on the solutions. Real Action Framework to Transform RN Practice Our video captures the essence of nursing pride in Nova Scotia. BKc#t=18 5

6 Half hour webinar series. Part II begins on May 27 th Register online Space is limited! Visit homepage of Provide optimum health for all Nova Scotians through excellence in RN and NP practice 6

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