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Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are self-regulated and work independently or in collaboration with other members of a health care team. LPNs assess clients and work in health promotion and illness prevention. They assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for clients. They work in a variety of practice settings, including hospitals,…
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The degree to which a client’s condition and care needs can be easily identified and the variability of their care requirements
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The activities that registered nurses are educated and authorized to perform, as set out in legislation, and described by standards, limits, and conditions set by regulators
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A person studying nursing at the baccalaureate or graduate level; a nurse new to the profession; an experienced nurse entering a new practice setting; a nurse new to practice in NB; or an experienced nurse entering a new health discipline.
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A relational process in which an individual seeks to influence others towards a mutually desirable goal. It is not limited to formal leadership roles.
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A simulated setting where students acquire nursing skills and competencies. It includes simulation. Laboratory hours within a baccalaureate program may not exceed 20% of the hours of clinical practice.
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A mutually collaborative process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange, and ethically sound application of knowledge to improve nursing practice , client outcomes and more effective health services and products to strengthen the health care system.
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Includes respecting the rights of others, distributing resources fairly, and preserving and promoting the common good (the good of the community).
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Activities undertaken by union members to express disagreement with their employer’s or government’s policies or laws. Such activities could include going on strike, work slowdowns, work-to-rule, picketing and other protest actions.
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The provision of comprehensive health care services to clients by multiple members of the same profession who work collaboratively to deliver quality care within and across settings.
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Intersectoral collaboration is the joint action taken by health and other government sectors, as well as representatives from private, voluntary, and non-profit groups, to improve the health of populations. Intersectoral action takes different forms such as cooperative initiatives, alliances, coalitions or partnerships.
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An intersectional approach involves actively considering how multiple, interconnected factors influence a person’s health, well-being, and access to care. In nursing practice, this means recognizing and responding to the complex realities that affect clients’ experiences, particularly those who face overlapping forms of oppression or marginalization. This approach supports more inclusive,…
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