As health professionals we need to ensure people in our care who are having difficulty can be appropriately managed and cared for. The lack of recognition and appropriate management of patients, whose condition is deteriorating, has been identified as a contributing factor for many adverse events worldwide. Clinicians need to be concerned and have the […]
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Code of Conduct for nurses and Code of Conduct for midwives sets out the legal requirements, professional behaviour and conduct expectations for all nurses and midwives. This webinar will provide an understanding of the NMBA Code(s) of Conduct and the principles of professional behaviour that guide safe […]
Ethical codes are systematic guidelines for shaping ethical behaviour. This webinar discusses how nurses and midwives make ethical decisions in their practice. Nurses are bound by the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics for nurses. Midwives are bound by the International Confederation of Midwives Code of Ethics for midwives. These documents replace the 2008 […]
Nurses and midwives are bound by professional obligations, as outlined in various codes and frameworks set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). This webinar looks at some of the laws that are relevant to nursing and midwifery practice, and discusses the legal and professional obligations outlined in the Standards for Practice and […]
Reflective Practice is an integral part of nursing and midwifery continued practice. To improve practice nurses and midwives need to constantly evaluate the changing healthcare environment this is comprised of reflection and feedback. Reflection should be purposeful, focused and questioning to understand their experiences. Feedback is a way of communicating improvements and positive aspects within […]
To hold registration as a nurse or midwife in Australia, you must adhere to the standards, codes, guidelines and frameworks set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) – Standards for Practice, the Code(s) of Conduct, and the Code(s) of Ethics. Professional and safe practice is at the heart of our professional obligations. […]
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