Nursing Professional Standards Board Training Course

1679729129
Nursing professional standards board training course

File Name: NPSBBrochure-v76.pdf

File Size: 211.53 KB

File Type: Application/pdf

Last Modified: 4 years

Status: Available

Last checked: 1 days ago!

This Document Has Been Certified by a Professional

100% customizable

Language: English

We recommend downloading this file onto your computer

Summary

Department of Veterans Affairs, Employee Education System
and
Office of Nursing Services (10A1)
Present
Nursing Professional Standards Board Training Course
36634/18.EL.MA.NPSBWEB.A
Program Release: October 1, 2018 Program Expiration: September 30, 2021
Place
Available 24/7 on a computer with access to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Talent
Management System (TMS)

Purpose Statement
It is imperative that all Title 38 registered nurses (RNs), those who supervise RNs, and
associated Human Resource Representatives (HRM) understand the current role, process, and
function of the Nurse Professional Standard Board (NPSB). Accurate application of the Nurse
Qualification Standards ensures a fair and equitable process throughout the Veterans Health
Administration. Staff turnover coupled with rotating NPSB membership require ongoing
training. The purpose of this web based course is to provide an overview of NPSB structure and
processes outlined in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Handbook 5005 regulating:
• VA Nurse Qualification Standards
• NPSB Roles and Responsibilities
• Personnel actions based on the individual’s qualification and complexity of assignment as
reviewed by the NPSB

Target Audience
Registered Nurses, their supervisors, NPSB members/officers, and other persons in roles related
to the function and support of the NPSB

Outcome/Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational program, learners will be able to:
1. differentiate the Nurse Qualification Standards for Nurse I, Nurse II, and Nurse III;
2. discuss NPSB processes for Appointments and Promotional
Considerations/Reconsiderations;
3. articulate the range of actions considered and recommended by the NPSB; and
4. describe the roles and responsibilities of the NPSB and associated personnel

Registration/Participation in the Activity Procedure
1. Length of course: 2.0 hours
2. Review EES Program Brochure
3. Attend and participate in 100% of program activity
To learn more about EES and its programs, products and services, visit vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov (VA Intranet) or call the
EES Customer Service Center at 1-877-EES-1331 or [email protected]
EES Master Brochure Template 7.6 Updated July 26, 2018 Page 1 of 5
4. Complete Post Test Exam at a minimum passing score of 80%
5. Complete Program Evaluation no later than 9/30/2021

<>
Instructions for Registration:
It is not necessary to register in TMS for any enduring material—registration is only required for
a live activity. To access an enduring material course, please navigate to the course and click
“Start Course’”
Instructions for Completing Posttest
1. Log in to TMS

2. If the program is live and you have registered for the course, search for the program in
the My Learning pod. You can click on the word “Filter” in the upper right corner of the
pod. That will give you keyword and other search filters

3. Click the “Link to Posttest” if the Posttest doesn’t open automatically
4. *Be sure you have completed all the content objects listed before the posttest first
The Posttest will open in a separate window

*Note: If you don’t see the new window, check behind other open windows

5. Complete the Posttest. Once submitted, you will be directed to a screen which provides
your percent score for the test, and indicates if it is a passing score. Note your score and
close the window

6. Click “Return to Online Content Structure.”
7. Once you have passed the Posttest with a score of 80% or better, you have completed
your Posttest requirement for this course, and should see a green check mark and
completion date next to the Link to Posttest. (Note: If you did not achieve a passing
score, you can retake the Posttest using the same Posttest link contained in the TMS
Content Structure)

Instructions for Completing Evaluation in TMS to Access Accredited Certificate
Please note: Program evaluations must be completed within 30 days of the conclusion of
the program in order to receive a program certificate
After the program is over, you must complete the self-certification in TMS. If you did not
register for the program, the TMS administrator will reconcile the registration list and
mark you complete. You must still complete the evaluation before you can receive your
certificate

1. Log in to TMS
2. Locate the course on your My Learning
3. Click on Continue Course
4. Be sure you have completed all the objects
5. Click on the Self-Certification and self-certify, if appropriate
6. Locate the pending evaluation on your My Learning in the Due Later section, under
course title

7. Click on “Start Course Survey”

8. Complete evaluation content and click “Submit”

9. Click “Return to Online Content Structure.”
To learn more about EES and its programs, products and services, visit vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov (VA Intranet) or call the
EES Customer Service Center at 1-877-EES-1331 or [email protected]
EES Master Brochure Template 7.6 Updated July 26, 2018 Page 2 of 5
10. Follow the below instructions to access your accreditation certificate

To access your accredited certificate in TMS, please follow the steps below:
1. From the Home screen in TMS, click on “My History.”
2. Hover the mouse over the title of the program, and click “View Details” in the popup
window that appears. DO NOT click on the “Print Certificate” here – this will give you
the generic TMS certificate

3. In the Completed Work Details screen, you should see a section named “Accreditation
Details.”
4. Click the “Print Accredited Certificate” button next to your requested Accreditation

Your Accredited certificate should appear on the screen for you to save or print

Accreditation/Approval
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
VHA Employee Education System is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing
education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on
Accreditation

Note: ANCC continuing nursing education contact hours are not accepted by the
California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) toward license renewal for CA-
licensed registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice nurses (APNs), unless the CA-
licensed nurse-participants are physically outside of the state of CA when they start and
complete activities sponsored by an ANCC accredited provider of continuing education
for nurses

Designation of Continuing Education
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
VHA Employee Education System designates this educational activity for 2.0 contact
hours in continuing nursing education

Note: ANCC continuing nursing education contact hours are not accepted by the
California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) toward license renewal for CA-
licensed registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice nurses (APNs), unless the CA-
licensed nurse-participants are physically outside of the state of CA when they start and
complete activities sponsored by an ANCC accredited provider of continuing education
for nurses

Statement of Participation
A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants and accreditation records will be on
file at the Employee Education System. In order to receive a certificate of completion from EES,
you must register in the TMS, attend 100% of the program and complete the evaluation as
directed, and then: go into your Completed Work, hover over the title, and choose View Details
to print your accredited certificate

To learn more about EES and its programs, products and services, visit vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov (VA Intranet) or call the
EES Customer Service Center at 1-877-EES-1331 or [email protected]
EES Master Brochure Template 7.6 Updated July 26, 2018 Page 3 of 5
Report of Training
It is the program participant’s responsibility to ensure that this training is documented in the
appropriate location according to his/her locally prescribed process

Program Schedule
Minutes Topic/Title of Content Exam
<> Yes
• Nurse Professional Standards Board
Roles and Responsibilities
• VA Nurse Qualification Standard
• RN Appointments and Promotion
Consideration and Reconsiderations
Faculty and Planning Committee Listing
* Denotes planning committee member
+ Denotes faculty
*Jonna Brenton, RN, MN *Lisa A. Jensen, DNP, APRN
VISN 19 Women Veteran Program Manager Associate Director, Workforce and Leadership
VA Montana Health Care System Office of Nursing Services
Fort Harrison, Montana Washington, D.C

Planning Member for ANCC
*Elaine Mika, MS, RN *Jonette Moore, ARNP
Associate Chief Nurse, Primary Care ARNP, MHC
Lebanon VAMC Tampa VAMC
Lebanon, Pennsylvania Tampa, Florida
*Shanices Robinson, M.ED, LSW
Project Manager
eLearning Division, Employee Education
System
Cleveland, Ohio
EES Program Staff
Shanices Robinson
Project Manager
[email protected]
(216) 791-2300, X3511
Cleveland, Ohio
To learn more about EES and its programs, products and services, visit vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov (VA Intranet) or call the
EES Customer Service Center at 1-877-EES-1331 or [email protected]
EES Master Brochure Template 7.6 Updated July 26, 2018 Page 4 of 5
Deadline Date
This program will no longer be authorized for continuing education credit after the expiration
date of the activity

Accessibility Statement: (Reasonable Accommodation)
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Employee Education System) is committed to
providing equal access to this meeting (or event) for all participants. If you need alternative
formats or services because of a disability, please contact your EES Program Staff by September
15, 2021

Disclosure Statement
The VA Employee Education System (EES) must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and
scientific rigor in all of its individually sponsored or jointly EES sponsored educational
activities. All prospective faculty and planning committee members participating in an EES
activity must disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with: (a) the
manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and / or provider(s) of commercial services
discussed in an educational presentation, and (b) any commercial supporters of the activity

Relevant financial interest or other relationship includes, but is not limited to, such things as
personal receipt of grants or research support, employee or consultant status, stockholder,
member of speakers’ bureau, within the prior 12 months. EES is responsible for collecting such
information from prospective planners and faculty, evaluating the disclosed information to
determine if a conflict of interest is present and, if a conflict of interest is present, to resolve such
conflict. Information regarding such disclosures and the resolution of the conflicts for planners
and faculty shall be provided to activity participants. When an unlabeled use of a commercial
product or an investigational use not yet approved by the FDA for any purpose is discussed
during an educational activity, EES shall require the speaker to disclose that the product is not
labeled for the use under discussion or that the product is still investigational

The faculty and planning committee members reported that they had no relevant financial
relationships with commercial entities in any amount that occurred within the past 12 months
that create a conflict of interest

This activity includes no discussion of uses of FDA regulated drugs or medical devices which
are experimental or off-label

* The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within
the past 12 months that creates a conflict of interest

To learn more about EES and its programs, products and services, visit vaww.ees.lrn.va.gov (VA Intranet) or call the
EES Customer Service Center at 1-877-EES-1331 or [email protected]
EES Master Brochure Template 7.6 Updated July 26, 2018 Page 5 of 5

EES Master Brochure Template 7.6 Updated July 26, 2018 Page 5 of 5 Deadline Date This program will no longer be authorized for continuing education credit after the expiration date of the activity. Accessibility Statement: (Reasonable Accommodation) The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Employee Education System) is committed to

Download Now

Documemt Updated

Popular Download

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the nurse professional standards board?

The Nurse Professional Standards Board is a government agency that works to ensure the high quality of nursing care in Ontario. The board has powers to investigate and make decisions about complaints, conduct hearings and investigations into allegations. Filling out this form hasn't ever been simpler.

What are the standards of professional performance in nursing practice?

There are 10 standards of professional performance. Standard 7 outlines how the NPD practitioner integrates ethics in all aspects of NPD practice. Standard 8 summarizes how the NPD practitioner maintains current knowledge and competency both in nursing and NPD practice.

What is the scope and standards for nursing professional development?

The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines standards for registered nurses. The Scope and Standards for Nursing Professional Development (NPD) describe the competencies that NPD practitioners should perform.

When does the nursing professional standards board training course 36634 expire?

Nursing Professional Standards Board Training Course 36634/18.EL.MA.NPSBWEB.A Program Release: October 1, 2018 Program Expiration: September 30, 2021 Place Available 24/7 on a computer with access to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Talent Management System (TMS).