Continuing Competeny in Mental Health Nursing

1. Learning Needs:

1.1. Self-Assessments & Self Evaluations

2. Education:

2.1. Nursing Schools & Degree Programs

3. Teaching References:

3.1. Adult Learning Principles, Theories & Theorists: Knowles & Kolb

4. Intentional Facilitation:

4.1. Questions, Teaching, Resources, Telephone & E-mail Supports, Rubric Score Sheets, Nursing Journals & Mentorship Supports

5. CRPNBC (2011) & CRNBC (2012)

5.1. Regulations, Standards, Limits & Conditions, Code of Ethics, Registrations, Compliance & Non-Compliance, Audits, Scope of Practice & Quality Practice Environments

6. Professional Development:

6.1. Adult Learning Needs & Assessments, Lifelong Learning & Continuing Education Programs

7. Knowledge Acquisition & Translation:

7.1. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making Skills

8. Portfolios:

8.1. Artifacts, Best Practices & Measurable Outcomes

9. Reflective Journal Writing:

9.1. COPA Model & Dreyfus Model

10. Health Professions Act of British Columbia (1996)

10.1. Legislative & Regulatory Requirements