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College Presentations

Communication and Patient Safety
Presented by Deb Elias RN BN MN, Manager Complaints Resolution and Tracey Legary RN BN, Coordinator Complaints Resolution. This presentation speaks to the importance of an essential skill for nursing practice. Deb and Tracey delve into examples of when communication breaks down and its detrimental effects on patient safety. Recommendations for improving communication are discussed. Further communication resources are available in the attachments area of the presentation.

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More presentations coming soon!

Best Practice Guidelines

In 1999, the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) embarked on a multi-year project of nursing best practice guideline development. The Best Practice Guidelines Project is about development of evidence based practice guidelines, pilot implementation, evaluation, dissemination and supporting guideline implementation. It is about applying the best available evidence to clinical decisions to improve patient outcomes and to promote consistent, high-quality nursing care. For more information, download the RNAO Best Practice Guidelines Brochure or visit the RNAO website to view and download their Best Practice Guidelines.

CNA Certification

Offered by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), the certification credential is part of a respected national certification program developed by Canadian nurses for Canadian nurses. The certification credential is an important indicator to patients, employers, the public and professional licensing bodies that the certified nurse is qualified, competent and current in a nursing specialty. Certified nurses have met rigorous requirements to achieve this expert credential. CNA now offers certification in 18 nursing specialties.

The Benefits of Being Certified

Confirms the currency of your knowledge in your specialty
Demonstrates your sincere commitment to your profession, your specialty and your career
Shows your desire to challenge your skills and knowledge at a national level
Prepares you for positions of greater responsibility in your specialty
Increases your credibility, marketability and recognition to the public, your peers and other health-care professionals
Includes you in a countrywide community of nurses committed to nursing excellence and continuing competences

For more information about certification visit the CNA website at www.cna-aiic.ca/CNA/nursing/certification/default_e.aspx

NurseONE

NurseONE is a personalized interactive web-based resource designed to support nursing practice. It does this by providing nurses with the reliable information they need to support their decision-making, manage their careers, and connect with colleagues and health care experts.

What can NurseONE offer me?
The site provides access to a comprehensive range of the most trusted research and information sources available to nurses today – all reviewed by an expert committee of external reviewers. Resources include:

Drug handbooks (e-CPS, e-Therapeutics)
Policies and procedures manuals
Medical and surgical texts
STAT!Ref e-book collection
EBSCO databases (1,400 full text journals)
The Cochrane Collection
The Conference Board of Canada e-library
Infection control manuals
e-learning tutorials
Anatomy TV (with live, interactive psychology)

The Professional Links area also offers a set of resources from around the world that will enrich your knowledge through clinical references, disease-specific information, nursing policy statements and more. As well, NurseConnect, an online professional forum and community section is also available through NurseONE.

How to Register

You will need your CRNM registration number and an email address.
Click the “Register” button found on the left hand side of the NurseONE home page www.nurseone.ca.
Enter the applicable information. Please note that your name and registration number must be entered exactly as they appear on your registration card.
Create a username and password and send the registration.

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