One of the ways CRNM supports good nursing practice is through practice consultation services. CRNM nursing practice consultants:
- Provide consultation and education to registered nurses, employers and the public regarding nursing practice issues;
- Develop resources to support registered nurses and employers in the practice of nursing; and
- Participate in international, national and provincial initiatives related to nursing practice issues.
Contact any of the nursing practice consultants regarding:
- Professional practice issues;
- Standards of practice issues;
- Code of Ethics issues;
- Scope of practice issues;
- Advanced nursing practice issues; or
- For more information on any CRNM publication.
Telephone
(204) 774-3477 or (800) 665-2027 (toll free in Manitoba only)
Email
- Peggy Martens RN BN MN, Nursing Practice Consultant -
- Tammy Murdoch RN BN MN, Nursing Practice Consultant -
Nursing Actions to Improve Patient Safety
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Safer Healthcare Now is the largest healthcare improvement effort in Canadian history. It provides evidence based support for front line nurses to improve patient safety. This session will describe tangible actions that nurses can take to promote patient safety in their work place. It will also outline resources and tools that nurses can access from the Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety to enhance their practice. Presented by Laurie A. Thompson RN MN, Executive Director of the Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety and Tanis Rollefstad RN BN, Safety and Improvement Advisor for the Western Node of the Safer Healthcare Now! Campaign
Extreme Makeover Workplace Edition: Creating a Quality Practice Environment - Collaborative Practice & Communication Guideline
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
This session will focus on collaborative practice and communication, the second of five guidelines in the College’s Quality Practice Environment Initiative. We will look at the accompanying indicators and strategies within this guideline which can serve as a foundation for nurses and their employers on which to build a plan to implement change. Presented by Tammy Murdoch RN BN MN, Consultant, Nursing Practice
Recognizing and Addressing Poor Interpersonal Relationships in the Workplace
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Many of the complaints we receive at the College involve poor interpersonal and communication skills. This session will explore interpersonal relationships in the workplace. We will examine how intimidation, lateral and horizontal violence, and bullying impact the core care team, the work environment and most importantly patient safety. Participants will learn how to recognize and address these behaviours. Presented by Deb Elias RN BN MN, Manager, Complaints Resolution and Tracey Legary RN BN CHPCN(C), Coordinator, Complaints Resolution
Extreme Makeover Workplace Edition: Creating a Quality Practice Environment, Professional Nursing Guideline
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
In order to assist registered nurses in working together with stakeholders to advocate for, and achieve quality practice environments, CRNM is implementing the Quality Practice Environment Initiative (QPEI). This session will focus on professional nursing, the third guideline for nurses and their employers to use in creating quality practice environments in their workplace. We will look at the accompanying indicators and strategies within the leadership guideline which can serve as a foundation on which to build a plan to implement change. Presented by Tammy Murdoch RN BN MN, Consultant, Nursing Practice
The CRNM Nursing Practice Consultants are pleased to offer the Professional Practice Education Series. There is no cost to register for and participate in these sessions. Registration is on a first come, first served basis as spaces are limited for in-person, teleconference and MBTeleHealth. Please register at least one week in advance by contacting Melva Nordquist, Administrative Coordinator for Nursing Practice by email at or call toll free in Manitoba (800) 665-2027 ext 235 or in Winnipeg 774-3477 ext. 235. If you live outside of Winnipeg you can join us via teleconference during the 1300-1430 sessions. Materials will be emailed to you a few days prior to each session.
