SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL

1 Continuing competency ProgramSELF- assessment TOOLSelf- assessment tool -Continuing competency ProgramPage2 College of LPNs of AlbertaOctober2015 Copyright @ 2015 College of Licensed Practical Nurses of AlbertaCollege of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta13163 146 Street NWEdmonton, Alberta T5L 4S8 CANADAP hone: 780-484-8886 Toll Free: 800-661-5877 Fax: tool -Continuing competency ProgramPage3 College of LPNs of AlbertaOctober2015 Table of ContentsSelf- assessment assessment of Practice Related to the Continuing competency Program (CCP)..4 How to Complete the SELF-ASSESSMENT 1: GeneralSelf- assessment within Standards of 2: Knowledge Based assessment of SELF-ASSESSMENT 1: General SELF-ASSESSMENT within Standards of 1: Professional Accountability and 2: SELF-ASSESSMENT of Specific 3: Service to the Public and 4: Ethical 2: SELF-ASSESSMENT of Specific tool -Continuing competency ProgramPage4 College of LPNs of AlbertaOctober2015 Thispage intentionally left blankSelf- assessment tool -Continuing competency ProgramPage5 College of LPNs of AlbertaOctober2015 SELF-ASSESSMENT ToolThisSelf- assessment Toolguides andsupportsyou licensed practical nurses already participate in:reflectingontheLPN StandardsofPractice1,Code of Ethics2andthe competency Profile3; identifying strengths and learningneeds; developing a learning plan.

2 And implementing and evaluating your learning SELF-ASSESSMENT tool will guide you through each of the four standards willfocus your assessment on your practice as a whole and on the competencies which are directlyrelated to your role and the following ratingassessmentscale to completeyour assessment for each competency , and select your level of competence based on the assessment I confidently demonstrate excellence in the expectations and/or requirement ofthe competency in my I satisfactorily meet the expectationsand/or requirements of thecompetency in my Improvement I have identifiedlearning needsin areas of knowledge, skills,attitudes or clinical I recognize that I require education and/or orientation to meet the expectationsand/or requirement of the Applicable This competency is currently not part of my role and responsibility innursing of Practice Related to the Continuing Competence Program (CCP)STANDARD 1:ProfessionalAccountability and ResponsibilityLicensed Practical Nurses are accountable for their practice and responsible for ensuring theirpractice and conduct meets both the standards of the profession and legislative 2:Knowledge-Based PracticeLicensed Practical Nurses possess knowledge obtained through practical nurseeducationandcontinuous learning relevant to their professional 3.

3 Service to the Public and self -RegulationLicensed Practical Nurses practice nursingin collaboration with client and other members of thehealth care team to provide and improve health care services in the best interests of the 4:Ethical PracticeLicensed Practical Nurses uphold, promote and adhere to the values and beliefs as described inthe Canadian Council of Practical Nurse Regulators (CCPNR) Code of tool -Continuing competency ProgramPage6 College of LPNs of AlbertaOctober2015 HowtoComplete the SELF-ASSESSMENT ToolRead theStandards of Practiceand Code of Ethicsfor LPNs(2013).You may also reflect on theCompetency Profilefor LPNs,(3rdEd.), 2015while you completeyour anunderstanding of these documents will assist you in completinga comprehensive assessment ofyour current knowledge, skills, behavior, attitudesandclinicaljudgment as a Licensed 1:General self -Assessmentwithin Standards of Practice Overall assessment of nursing practice for all LPNs Review eachassociatedStandardof Practice ( Standard 1:Professional Responsibility andAccountability).

4 Assess your level ofknowledge, skillsandcompetenceof eachcompetencystatement for thecurrent yearusing the 5-point rating assessment scale. You may want to ask yourself: Do I feel confident in my ability to apply this competency statement in my current role in thepractice setting? Assess your current score against previousyear sscores; note reasons for any change(improvement in knowledge, changed jobs, new position). Comment on strengths you have identified as expert orcompetent in yournursingpractice Comment on learning needsyou have identified as Requires Improvement or Novice . Completea rating assessment scoreand self -assessmentforall 2: self -Assessmentof SpecificCompetencies Assess your level of knowledge, skills and competence in aspecific area of work, role andresponsibilityusing the5-point rating assessment scale.

5 Some examples ofspecific areas ofpracticemay include mental health, maternal and newborn care,medication administrationor dermatology. Using the competency profile ,reviewthe competency code and statement/learningobjectiveforthe applicablecompetencysection for thearea(s)of practice. Use the Ratings assessment Scale to complete your assessment of knowledge or the rating in the table below. Comment onlearning objectivesyou have identified as Requires Improvement or Novice . Complete a rating assessment score and SELF-ASSESSMENT for all competencies in SELF-ASSESSMENT (includingParts1 and 2), the Learning Plan and your Records should be keptin your competency profile or another organized format(Professional Portfolio)for records will be needed when you are selected to participate in ContinuingCompetencyProgramValidation(CC PV)to verify your participation in CCPVis arandom selection process, so it is possible to be selected competency profile , 3rdEdition (2015), is a primary tool when completing your Reflectionand SELF-ASSESSMENT .

6 It is available online by contacting tool -Continuing competency ProgramPage7 College of LPNs of AlbertaOctober2015 AllLPNs areexpected toself-assesscompetence in relation to the Standards of Practice asoutlinedin the SELF-ASSESSMENT competency is rated using the 5-point LPN determines his/her own level of competence by checking theappropriate assessment SCALE(Use the following rating scale to complete your SELF-ASSESSMENT )1 Excellent2 Competent3 RequiresImprovement4 Novice5 Not ApplicableI confidentlydemonstrateexcellence in theexpectationsand/orrequirement ofthe competencyin my satisfactorilymeet theexpectationsand/orrequirements ofthe competencyin my have identifiedlearning needsin areas ofknowledge,skills, attitudesor recognize that Irequireeducationand/ororientation tomeet theexpectationsand/orrequirement ofthe competencyis currently notpart of my roleandresponsibility innursing of SELF-ASSESSMENT tool Standard 1:Professional Accountability and ResponsibilityYear2015 CompetencyCodeEach Licensed Practical Nurse.

7 RatingAssessment(1-5)D-1 Uses effective verbal and non-verbal communicationtechniques in the practice setting1D-2 Collaborates with health care team to function as aneffective teammember2 Summary ofSelf- assessment ToolAt the end ofPart 1and Part 2, summarize competency areas that require improvement,development or enhancement. This summary is an important step to keep track of thecompetencies, which must be identifiedfor creating a Learning tool -Continuing competency ProgramPage8 College of LPNs of AlbertaOctober2015 Part 1:GeneralSelf-Assessmentwithin Standards of PracticeSTANDARD 1:Professional Accountability and ResponsibilityLicensed Practical Nurses are accountable for their practice and responsible for ensuring thattheir practice and conduct meet both the standards of the profession and Accountability and ResponsibilityYear20___CompetencyCodeEac h Licensed Practical Nurse.

8 RatingAssessment(1-5)D-1 Uses effectiveverbal and non-verbal communicationtechniques in the practice settingD-2 Collaborates with health care team to function as aneffective team memberD-5 Reports and documents following legal protocols,agency policy and procedureW-1 Understands thekey components of the HealthProfessions Act-LPN RegulationW-2 Understands LPN scope of practice and restrictedactivityauthorizations defined in Health ProfessionsAct-LPN RegulationW-5 Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for ownnursing practiceW-7 Demonstrates ability to maintain physical, mental andemotional health of selfW-8 Demonstrates commitment to life-long learningthrough ongoing professional developmentX-1 Demonstrates characteristics and attributes of aneffective leader to assess, influence, and effectivelymodel professionalism in nursing practiceX-2 Models exemplary leadership practices through clientadvocacy, collaboration, communication, system andstrategic theability to lead and guide anorganization in a manager/administrative roleSelf- assessment tool -Continuing competency ProgramPage9 College of LPNs of AlbertaOctober2015 Strengths that I have demonstrated in this standard:Areas for professional development in this standard: SELF-ASSESSMENT tool -Continuing competency ProgramPage10 College of LPNs of AlbertaOctober2015 STANDARD 2:Knowledge-Based PracticeLicensed Practical Nurses possess knowledge obtained through practical nurse preparation andcontinuous learning relevant to their professional LPN PracticeYear20__CompetencyCodeEach LicensedPractical Nurse.

9 RatingAssessment(1-5)A-1 Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology of thehuman body to the assessment of client and delivery ofnursing knowledge of microbiology throughout care,disease prevention, and knowledge of pathophysiology during thenursing process and care of the appropriate medical terminology to report anddocument client principles of nutrition to the assessment andcare of knowledge of pharmacokinetics andpharmacodynamics throughout client care knowledge and skills from the social sciencesand humanities in the application of the criticalthinking and critical inquiry in validationand application of research supporting evidenceinformed tool -Continuing competency ProgramPage11 College of LPNs of AlbertaOctober2015 Strengths that I have demonstrated in this standard:Areas for professional development in this standard: SELF-ASSESSMENT tool -Continuing competency ProgramPage12 College of LPNs of AlbertaOctober2015 STANDARD 3:Service to the Public and self -RegulationLicensed Practical Nurses practice nursing in collaboration with clients and other members of thehealth care team to provide and improve health care services in the best interests ofthe to the Public and self -RegulationYear20__CompetencyCodeEac h Licensed Practical Nurse.

10 RatingAssessment(1-5)A-5 Adjusts nursing practice to the specific growth anddevelopment of the client across the life spanB-1 Performs health assessment of client using asystematic process and multiple data sourcesB-2 Identifies and determines nursing diagnosis from dataof comprehensive holistic assessmentB-3 Utilizes best available data, resources and evidence, incollaboration with client, to develop plan of careB-4 Implements nursing interventions to carry out nursingcare planB-5 Evaluates and modifies plan of care based on clientneeds, priorities and expectationsC-1 Applies critical thinking and criticalinquiry whenresponding to urgent and emergent situationsC-2 Effectively uses personal protective equipment andworkplace safety equipment to protect client, self , andothersC-3 Applies concepts of infection prevention and controlreducingtransmission of pathogenic micro-organismsC-4 Demonstrates nursing knowledge and clinical judgmentto maintain safety principles applicable to self , client,inter-professional team and othersC-5 Demonstrates strategies to identify and reduce risk ofphysical and psychological injury of self and othersE-3 Effectively manages time and ability to prioritize andmanage client careW-3 Understands the Standards of Practice for LicensedPractical Nurses in CanadaSelf- assessment tool -Continuing competency ProgramPage13 College of LPNs of AlbertaOctober2015 Strengths that I havedemonstrated in this standard:Areas for professional development in this standard.