Developing professional values and behaviour. Introduction to the NMC code the 6’cs.

Today we had a group discussion on the introduction of the NMC code and the six C ‘s in Nursing. The 6c’s are defined as values that are essential for a professional to give competent care. The knowledge, skills and behaviours I apply to the Nursing Associate student role contributes to the apprenticeship requirement to promote British values.

The NMC code is an ethical framework to promote and safeguard the health and well-being of the public. This should be adhered to by the Nursing Associate at all times, otherwise there could be consequences, if found non-compliant.

We worked in pairs to develop professional values and behaviour by asking each other our top five values and asking which values are important to us. What values would be important to a patient and are the groups answers similar and reflecting on if value’s change.

The group viewed a clip of a Hospital setting and we had to answer what went wrong. I learnt that although we are all from different backgrounds we had similar responses when it comes Nursing and the values the patient would find important. I was made aware that the Nursing associate role was introduced in 2018 and required the NMC to update the code. The Nursing Associate role is only available in England and not Scotland or Wales. This makes me reflect on how important it is to succeed at the apprenticeship, gain a pin and uphold the NMC code.

Introduction to cells systems and Homeostasis, and common terminology

We had a group review of the slides for the cells systems, Homeostasis and common terminology to ask any questions or concerns, we may have and reflect on what we had learnt.  I learnt that an extra pair of chromosomes is diagnosed as Downs syndrome. Reviewing the module in a group discussion has made me learn more and encouraged me to research and learn more to be able to succeed in the final exam.

KSB

• K1: Understand the Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (NMC, 2018), and how to fulfil all registration requirements
• K4: Understand the principles of research and how research findings are used to inform evidence-based practice
• K6: Understand and apply relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements, policies, and ethical frameworks, including any mandatory reporting duties, to all areas of practice
• K8: Understand how discriminatory behaviour is exhibited
• K10: Understand the principles of epidemiology, demography, and genomics and how these may influence health and well-being outcomes
• K16: Understand body systems and homeostasis, human anatomy and physiology, biology, genomics, pharmacology, social and behavioural sciences as applied to delivery of care
• K30: Understand the principles of health and safety legislation and regulations and maintain safe work and care environments
• S1: Act in accordance with the Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (NMC, 2018), and fulfil all registration requirements
• S2: Keep complete, clear, accurate and timely records
• S4: Take responsibility for continuous self-reflection, seeking and responding to support and feedback to develop professional knowledge and skills
• S34: Act in line with local and national organisational frameworks, legislation and regulations to report risks, and implement actions as instructed, following up and escalating as required
• S43: Contribute to team reflection activities to promote improvements in practice and services
• B1: Treat people with dignity, respecting individual’s diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences
• B2: Show respect and empathy for those you work with, have the courage to challenge areas of concern and work to evidence based best practice
• B3: Be adaptable, reliable and consistent, show discretion, resilience and self-awareness