No.
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Competency
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NO
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YB
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YS
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NA
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S-1
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I have the knowledge and ability to provide mental health nursing services.
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S-2
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I have the knowledge and ability to apply critical thinking and clinical judgment to adapt the nursing process to mental health nursing.
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S-3
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I have the knowledge and ability to recognize the difference between mental illness and mental health.
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S-4
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I am aware of common mental health issues / illnesses. |
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S-5
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I can identify signs and symptoms of mental health issues / illnesses. |
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S-6
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I have the knowledge and ability to properly assess mental status. |
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S-7
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I know the diagnostic tools and guides in mental health. |
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S-8
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I can recognize and intervene in crisis situations. |
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S-9
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I can communicate and collaborate with the health care team within the mental health environment. |
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S-10 |
I know how to assess stress in a client's / family's life. |
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S-11 |
I understand developmental / childhood spectrum disorders. |
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S-12 |
I can objectively report and document in the mental health environment.
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S-13 |
I apply critical thinking and clinical judgment in monitoring and managing all types of aggressive behaviour. |
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S-14 |
I
know the facility policies regarding aggressive behaviour. |
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S-15 |
I have
the knowledge and ability to apply self protection / prevention techniques. |
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S-16 |
I ensure
the safety of other clients, self, and colleagues as appropriate. |
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S-17 |
I
know how to assess level of anxiety and recognize progression to agitation and aggression. |
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S-18 |
I know how to utilize agitated behaviour rating scale used by agency.
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S-19
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I am aware of factors contributing to aggressive behaviour.
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S-20
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I can respond appropriately to prevent and manage aggression.
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S-21
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I know how to respond appropriately to a client who is making threats with an object or a weapon.
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S-22
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I
can provide post incident management. |
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S-23
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I
know how to document and report observations as appropriate. |
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S-24
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I
apply critical thinking and clinical judgment in responding appropriately to intolerable behaviour. |
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S-25
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I
know the types of abuse and intolerable behaviour. |
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S-26
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I
know the institution's policies regarding abuse and intolerable behaviour. |
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S-27
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I
know the legislation pertaining to abuse and intolerable behaviour. |
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S-28 |
I
can accurately assess, manage, report, and document all incidences of abuse and intolerable behaviour. |
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S-29 |
I can recognize and understand the warning signs of suicide in all ages of clients. |
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S-30 |
I
have the knowledge and ability to intervene immediately with a suicidal client as appropriate. |
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S-31 |
I
can educate family members to cope with client's behaviour and feelings. |
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S-32 |
I
have the knowledge and ability to provide constant observation for suicide prevention as appropriate. |
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S-33 |
I
have the knowledge and ability to recognize substance abuse. |
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S-34 |
I
can recognize the types and effects of substance abuse. |
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S-35 |
I know
about drug withdrawal, rehabilitation, and recovery. |
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S-36 |
I can provide nursing care to manage the symptoms of substance abuse.
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S-37
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I can teach clients, families, and groups regarding prevention of substance abuse and promotion of health.
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S-38
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I know how to provide medications to mental health clients including psychotropic drugs.
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S-39
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I can participate in mental health treatments and interventions.
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S-40
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I
have the knowledge and ability to report and document treatments and interventions in an objective manner. |
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S-41
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I
know the relevant local and federal legislation affecting mental health nursing. |
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S-42
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I
know the formal certification process and implications. |
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S-43
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I know how to use protective devices as per agency policy. |
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S-44
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I participate in client, family, team, and conferences. |
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