NCNZ NZ Nursing Council Standards & Competencies

Question 1

Which document sets out the competencies required for registered nurse (RN) practice in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Competencies for Registered Nurses (Nursing Council of New Zealand)

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New Zealand Nursing Standards Act

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Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act Schedule 3

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NZ Code of Ethics for Nurses

Question 2

How many domains are included in the Nursing Council of NZ Competencies for Registered Nurses?

Accepted Answer

4

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3

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5

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6

Question 3

Which domain of the NCNZ Competencies specifically addresses the nurse's responsibility to practise within legal and ethical boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Domain 1: Professional Responsibility

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Domain 2: Management of Nursing Care

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Domain 3: Interpersonal Relationships

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Domain 4: Interprofessional Healthcare

Question 4

Under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, what is the primary purpose of the Nursing Council of NZ?

Accepted Answer

To protect the health and safety of the public by providing a system for assuring the competence of nurses

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To represent nurses' professional interests and lobby for pay equity

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To provide health insurance for registered nurses

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To manage nurse recruitment into the NZ health system

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'recertification' requirements for registered nurses in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Annual practising certificate renewal requiring evidence of 60 hours of practice and 20 hours of professional development over 3 years

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A written examination every 5 years

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Completion of a postgraduate qualification every 10 years

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Peer review by a senior nurse every 2 years

Question 6

A nurse works in a clinical area outside their current competence due to staffing pressures. Which NCNZ competency is most relevant to this situation?

Accepted Answer

Domain 1: Practise within own level of competence and make judgements about when to seek guidance

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Domain 2: Administer medications safely

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Domain 3: Communicate therapeutic relationships

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Domain 4: Contribute to interprofessional teamwork