Competency Standard for Licensed Practice Nurse

Question: Discuss about the Competency Standard for Licensed Practice Nurse. Answer: CLPN is the Competency Profile for the Licensed Practical Nurse are the set of standards or the safety regulations given by the Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators (CCPNR) federation. The one competency standard that have helped in enhancing the learning experience is the Knowledge based Practice (Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses in Canada, 2013). This states that Licensed practical nurse should possess the knowledge and critical thinking skills and should involve in continuous learning process. The learning experience have been very significant, because it helped to learn and gain experience through integrated nursing research findings, gathering information from videos, research paper, group discussions, review and development of the care plans. The learning experience, which is gained and that complements with the Knowledge based Practice, as it allowed gaining knowledge and ability about suction pumps, how to use appropriate suction pressure, how to do suctioning of the newborns and infants and how to apply bulb suction for the newborns. This learning experience and knowledge gathering is meaningful, because it helped to demonstrate the skills and ability to perform the procedure of suctioning according to the needs of the patient for deep or shallow suction. I learned to maintain the functioning of the suction, and leaning about different kinds of suctioning like, nasopharyngeal suctioning, oropharyngeal suctioning, oral suctioning and also tracheostomy tube suctioning (Kacmarek, Stoller, Heuer, 2016). I would rate proficiency in the Knowledge based Practice as excellent. For achieving this rating I demonstrated the best ability to use the suctioning equipment, as I was able to apply my knowledge of nursing theories and sciences. I was also able to apply evidences to inform decision making. I was able to access and use the credible and relevant information from the sources. I achieved the skills and attitude, so that my knowledge and learning experience became seamless with my everyday nursing practice. I was also able to provide holistic licensed practical nursing care to the clients, by considering various factors associated to the overall environment of health promotion, preventing illness and restoring health. I was able to demonstrate and understand my role, my interrelation with the patients and other healthcare professionals (Kilpatrick et al, 2013). After being successful in the course I will apply my learning and experience through Knowledge based Practice in my future practice by recognizing the significant practice environment and other environmental factors that can impact health outcomes of the clients and my professional practice. I will apply my knowledge and learning by providing quality care to the clients and developing and modifying care plans and will assure patients well-being and safety. I will apply my knowledge in my clinical practice to impact the clients in positive way and by displaying cultural competence (Towle, 2016). As, becoming a graduate in the future I will apply my knowledge gained in this course by providing quality care to patients, making clinical decision through evidence based practice and applying nursing theories practical nursing environment. I will involve in active and purposeful evidence based practice and problem solving process. I will provide the best possible care to the patients. I wi ll take the challenges and always check for reliability and accuracy of information in evidence based practice. References Kacmarek, R. M., Stoller, J. K., Heuer, A. (2016).Egan's fundamentals of respiratory care. Elsevier Health Sciences. Kilpatrick, K., DiCenso, A., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Ritchie, J. A., Martin-Misener, R., Carter,(2013). Practice patterns and perceived impact of clinical nurse specialist roles in Canada: results of a national survey.International journal of nursing studies,50(11), 1524-1536. Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses in Canada. (2013). Retrieved from: https://www.clpna.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/doc_CCPNR_CLPNA_Standards_of_Practice.pdf Towle, A. (2016). Nurses Must Knock Down Professional Silos and Create Quality, Safe and Effective Interprofessional Teams. From the Inside Looking Out: A Healthcare Providers Experience Being the Family Member. Journal of Nursing and Care.