5 learning plans

Learning Plans

Jo-Anne McShane

Questions to ask yourself…

What do I plan to learn?

How do I plan to learn?

Who will be able to assist me?

How long will it take me to learn?

What areas of my practice do I need to change?

Did I learn what I thought I would?

What else did I learn?

What else do I now need to learn?

How can I put what I have learnt into practice?

Registration Standards

Nursing and Midwifery Board:

• ‘identified and prioritised their learning needs, based on an evaluation of their practice against the relevant competency standards.

• developed a learning plan based on identified learning needs.

• participated in effective learning activities relevant to their learning needs (CPD)

• reflected on the value of the learning activities or the effect that participation will have on their practice.’

Competency Standards

The ANMC National Competency Standards are the core competency standards by which your performance is assessed to obtain your license to practice as a Nurse/Midwife in Australia

There are separate standards for Registered Nurses, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners and Enrolled Nurses.

The competencies which make up the RN-ANMC Competency Standards are organized into 4 domains:

• Professional Practice

• Critical Thinking and Analysis

• Provision and Coordination of Care

• Collaborative and Therapeutic Practice

Self Assessment

DOMAIN: Professional Practice

Competency 1: Practices in accordance with legislation affecting nursing practice and health care

I currently practice under the National Law Act and hold a Nursing Registration License.

I fulfil the duty of care as expected by my work organisation and the community.

I respond the unsafe and unprofessional practice by reporting to my superiors, documenting incidents on PRIME and patient notes.

0 1 2 3 4

Scoring

0= Not applicable

1= Urgent need to develop

2= Needs some development

3= Needs refreshing

4= Well developed

Self Assessment

DOMAIN: Professional Practice

Competency 2: Practices within a professional and ethical nursing framework

I practice according to the ANMC ‘Code of Ethics for nurses in Australia’ and the ‘Code of ethics’ as outlined by the Gold Coast Health Service.I adhere to the policies and procedures of the Gold Coast Health Service.I respect others beliefs, values and rights and I advocate for my patients.I work within my scope of practice.I recognise the different responsibilities of NP’s,RN’s, EN’s and AINS.

0 1 2 3 4

Scoring

0= Not applicable

1= Urgent need to develop

2= Needs some development

3= Needs refreshing

4= Well developed

Self Assessment

DOMAIN: Provision and Coordination of Care

Competency 7.4: Responds effectively to unexpected or rapidly changing situations

Sometimes I feel that my workplace is stressful and I feel overwhelmed at times. I do not feel comfortable in Emergency situations such as a MET calls and often feel pressured not to call one.

This year I will attend MET training or ALS to help me feel more comfortable in emergency situations. I will also reflect on stressful situations and ask for assistance when needed.

Attended ALS training- DATE, HOURS including study time.

After attending the ALS training I felt much more comfortable in attending emergencies of the ward. I understand we work as a team. Not long after attending the course I had a patient who collapsed in the bathroom….

0 1 2 3 4

Scoring

0= Not applicable

1= Urgent need to develop

2= Needs some development

3= Needs refreshing

4= Well developed

Identify learning needs

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Evaluation

Self Assessment

DOMAIN: Critical Thinking and Analysis

Competency 3.1 Identifies the relevance of research to improving individual/group health outcomes

I believe in evidence practice , however feel that some of our practice is not up to date. I think I should start a journal club to investigate potential changes we may implement to improve our patients care.

This year I will organise 4 in-services. I will obtain a journal article of relevance to my area and discuss the implications for research with my colleagues.

The following articles were reviewed…dates, times and hours spent in preparation and discussion.

Reflection: Starting a journal club…(what did I learn, how is it relevant to my practice, is there the potential for research in my area?)

0 1 2 3 4

Scoring

0= Not applicable

1= Urgent need to develop

2= Needs some development

3= Needs refreshing

4= Well developed

Identify learning needs

learning plan

Add later

Evaluation

Activity

As a group, discuss the competency standards for 1 domain and identify learning opportunities

remembering:

• identified and prioritised their learning needs, based on an evaluation of their practice against the relevant competency standards.

• developed a learning plan based on identified learning needs.

• participated in effective learning activities relevant to their learning needs (CPD)

• reflected on the value of the learning activities or the effect that participation will have on their practice.

Your Performance Appraisal and Development Plan (PAD)

Take your portfolio with you to show evidence that you have completed the development plan from last year, and show you development plan for the next year.

Your Performance Appraisal and Development Plan (PAD)

Emergency Department

Clinical ExpertisePatient FocusWorkload Management/prioritisation skillsInternal and external incidentsContinuous improvementEvidence based practiceTeamwork/communication skillsProfessionalism

Your Performance Appraisal and Development Plan (PAD)

Part 1: Performance Plan-

Do you fulfil your role description?, ‘do you go above and beyond?’

Part 2: Performance Plan- Queensland Health values

Part 3: Development Plan

Optional – Career Aspirations

Your Performance Appraisal and Development Plan (PAD)

How can you provide evidence that you meet the Queensland Health Values?

• Caring for people

• Leadership

• Respect

• Integrity