Ask a Practice Consultant

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 -
• Geraldine Selkirk RN BN CNEPHC MHS, Nursing Practice Consultant -
• Pamela Matson RN BN CDE, Nursing Practice Consultant -

• About Registration Renewal and the Continuing Competence Program
• About PREP (Practitioner Remediation and Enhancement Partnership)
• About Self-Employed Practice
• About Putting the Principles of Delegation into Practice
• About the Continuing Competence Program (CCP)
• About Delegation to Unregulated Care Providers
• About Ethical Practice in the Workplace
• About Providing Care to Abusive Patients
• About Improving my Workplace
• College Preparedness for H1N1 Pandemic
• About Duty to Provide Care in a Disease Outbreak
• About Posting Information on Facebook
• Should my last name be visible to my patients?
• About Medication Administration
• About Telephone Consultation
• Can a nurse refuse to work with a patient because they find the patient 'difficult'?
• About Professional Boundaries
• Can a Health Care Attendant (HCA) Administer Medication?
• Is My Practice Nursing Practice?
• Prescribing Standards for RN(EP)s

1300-1430 hrs: MBTelehealth, in-person in the CRNM Board room 890 Pembina Hwy

Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Quality Practice Environment Initiative
The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) recognizes the importance of quality practice environments in which registered nurses work to deliver expert health care services to Manitobans. As a way to support registered nurses in working to achieve quality practice environments, CRNM has implemented the Quality Practice Environment Initiative. This presentation will provide not only a general overview of the initiative, but also updates on strategies shown in research and practice to improve culture and work environments. Focus will be on the five core components of a quality practice environment: Leadership, Communication & Collaborative Practice, Professional Development, Workplace Health, Safety & Well-being of the Nurse and Control over Practice. Presented by Pamela Matson RN BN CDE.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Therapeutic Relationships
The Investigation Committee has reviewed recent cases regarding boundary violations and the role of the registered nurse. This educational session will examine the issue of therapeutic boundaries. Included in this session is a discussion of the College's revised Interpretive Document Professional Boundaries for Therapeutic Relationships. Clinical practice examples and case studies will be used to help nurses identify potential professional boundary issues and strategies to prevent boundary violations. Presented by Tracey Legary RN BN CHPCN(C) and Sherry Brown RN BN MHS.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Leadership Responsibilities of the Charge Nurse
Nursing in today's busy health care environments requires strong, consistent and knowledgeable leaders who are visible, inspirational and supportive to professional nursing practice. The ongoing development of existing and emergent leaders is critical to quality care environments and strong nurse leaders play a significant role. These qualities are not only the expectations but the responsibilities of the charge nurse leader. This session will focus on the application of the Standards of Practice and the charge nurse role. Presented by Geraldine Selkirk RN BN CNEPH(C) MHS, Nursing Practice Consultant.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Understanding and Applying the Standards of Practice
The five standards of practice for registered nurses are the minimal expectations for all registered nurses to be applied in their practice at all times, in all roles. This session will provide insight into understanding what the standards are, what they mean, and will provide practical implications for applying the standards in your practice. Presented by Pamela Matson RN BN CDE, Nursing Practice Consultant.

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 and MBTeleHealth. Please register at least one week in advance by contacting Nadia Ezzahir at nezzahir@crnm.mb.ca toll free in Manitoba (800) 665-2027 ext. 668 or in Winnipeg 789-0668. Materials will be emailed to you a few days prior to each session.