1.Describe the differences between critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving from a nursing perspective.
2.Identify and apply the characteristics of problem solving to the steps of the nursing process and development of nursing care plans.
You can use an event from your nursing career whilst on clinical placement or at a health facility where you have worked that involved the care of a patient.
A.Describe the situation or issue and then show how you were able to use a problem solving approach through the nursing process to address this issue or problem. How did you develop or modify the patient’s nursing care plan to reflect the care required to meet their needs on this occasion.
B.Were there any age or gender issues for your patient and what cultural or religious considerations did you need to address in this situation?
Describe the roles of AHPRA and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australian and how they differ?
2.Briefly outline the current requirements for CPD for enrolled nurses within Australia?
3.Briefly describe the benefits of the National Framework for the Development of Decision Making Tools for Nursing and Midwifery and when/why it may be referred to?
4.What is the role of quality improvement programs and accreditation standards in maintaining a high level of nursing practice within Australia?