DC: Professionalism
DC-08: Fitness to Practice
No.
Competency Item
NAC
DEV
COM
DTE
EXC
DC-08-01
Demonstrate knowledge of the physical / mental capacity necessary for a nurse to provide nursing care that is safe, competent, effective and of high quality.
Demonstrate ability to manage one's own life to maintain and improve personal wellness by:
DC-08-02
accepting responsibility and accountability for own actions
DC-08-03
preventing and dealing with stress as necessary
DC-08-04
accessing self-care and support networks as necessary
DC-08-05
maintaining positive self-esteem and attitude
DC-08-06
striving to live a balanced and healthy life.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to recognize factors that may inhibit fitness to practice such as:
DC-08-07
personal limitations such as physical or mental health
DC-08-08
family and environmental issues
DC-08-09
substance abuse problems.
DC-08-10
Demonstrate ability to recognize when fitness to practice is compromised and take action.