Standard 2: Competent, Evidence-Informed Practice
The registered psychiatric nurse continually acquires and integrates evidence-informed knowledge and builds on psychiatric nursing education and lifelong learning.
A registered psychiatric nurse:
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Applies evidence-informed knowledge, skill, critical thinking and professional judgment to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate in the practice of psychiatric nursing.
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Incorporates evidence-informed knowledge to promote safety and quality in psychiatric nursing practice.
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Uses communication skills effectively.
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Integrates cultural competence and cultural safety into their practice with diverse clients.
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Recognizes potential risks and hazards, and implements interventions to promote a safe environment.
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Integrates infection prevention and control principles in providing psychiatric nursing care.
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Documents the application of the clinical decision-making process in a responsible, accountable and ethical manner.
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Applies documentation principles to ensure effective written/electronic communication.
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Remains current in knowledge relevant to their practice.
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Incorporates knowledge of therapeutic modalities and conceptual models of psychiatric nursing.
Coordinates client care and/or health services throughout the continuum of care.
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Establishes, maintains and coordinates a plan of care based on a comprehensive psychiatric nursing assessment.