Author: Sheila

January 2019 Volume 4 Number 1

CRNPEI Connect

eNewsletter of the College of Registered Nurses of PEI

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Announcements
CRNPEI is looking for a Coordinator of Nursing Practice. This is a permanent 0.6 FTE position.
You can find full details in the position description on our website at crnpei.ca.
Applications are due by January 30th, 2019. If you have any questions related to the position, feel free to call Dr. Sheila Marchant-Short at 902-368-3765.

Check out the website for news, updates on policy, conference and educational opportunities at crnpei.ca

Continuing
Competence
For the 2019-2020 registration year it is mandatory for all registrants seeking renewal to complete the online continuing competence program (CCP). If you require assistance, please review the educational tool on the website under the registration and renewal tab or call us for help!
CCP Tips
Have you started your CCP for 2019-2020? If not, there is no time like the present! The online format may take some getting used to but the more you use it, the more familiar it becomes. Starting now will avoid the stress in September of trying to complete it at the last minute. Rushing through it will not be of any benefit to your practice.
When completing the self assessment section, be honest. It is not a test. You are reflecting on your own practice. If you feel you are not meeting an indicator, then you can focus your learning activities around filling that knowledge gap. Your learning activities most likely will be related to your clinical area. One learning activity may help you meet more than one indicator or you may require more than one learning activity to meet a specific indicator. Each CCP is unique to the learner.
Continuing competence is more than just a list of the education you completed over the year. You must understand and practice according to the Code of Ethics and Nursing Standards. CCP is your opportunity to ensure you are meeting the professional standards.
You can access your online CCP through the “My Profile” section on the website

What is new?
CRNPEI has launched two new brochures, New Graduate Transition to Practice and What I should know when there is a complaint about my practice.

What is Jurisprudence?
Jurisprudence is defined as “the theory or philosophy of law”. So, you may be thinking why do I need to know this? As a regulated health professional you must understand the laws that govern your practice.
CRNPEI held its first Jurisprudence exam for new graduates this month. All registrants will have an opportunity to take the open book exam to use towards their CCP. It will be available on our website soon.