The following tables set out the ANMC standards in the left-hand column and the resulting application in a cancer context in the right-hand column.
Domain 1: Professional practice
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Practises in accordance with legislation and common law affecting nursing practice and health care. Practises within a professional and ethical nursing framework. |
1.1 Applies legal and ethical decision-making principles in planning and delivering care for the person affected by cancer. 1.2 Recognises the potential hazards associated with the provision of cancer therapies and complies with safety regulations. 1.3 Acknowledges the need to ensure people affected by cancer have adequate knowledge of the potential benefits and adverse effects of cancer treatment while respecting their beliefs and preferences. 1.4 Understands the impact the diagnosis of cancer has on all domains of health and well-being. 1.5 Provides culturally appropriate care that demonstrates respect and understanding for people's beliefs and preferences regarding cancer and its treatment. 1.6 When involved with the provision of cancer therapies, practises within scope of practice and seeks assistance if a gap in knowledge or skills exists. 1.7 Integrates knowledge and appreciation of common disease- and treatment-related experiences, to provide safe and effective nursing care for people affected by cancer. |
Domain 2: Critical thinking and analysis
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Practises within an evidence-based framework. Participates in ongoing professional development of self and others. |
2.1 Understands the principles for assessing and managing the clinical and support needs of the person affected by cancer. 2.2 Accesses evidence-based resources and expert advice to meet the health needs of the person affected by cancer. 2.3 Acknowledges personal and team members' needs for professional development and support to meet the needs of the person affected by cancer. |
Domain 3: Provision and coordination of care
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Conducts a comprehensive and systematic nursing assessment. Plans nursing care in consultation with individuals / groups, significant others and the interdisciplinary health-care team. Provides comprehensive, safe and effective evidence-based nursing care to achieve identified individual / group health outcomes. Evaluates progress towards expected individual / group health outcomes in consultation with individuals / groups, significant others and the interdisciplinary health-care team. |
3.1 Applies evidence-based principles to the assessment and management of common disease- and treatment-related symptoms experienced by people affected by cancer. 3.2 Identifies and understands the range of support services available to the person affected by cancer and refers to them. 3.3 Plans and delivers nursing care that incorporates physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual aspects and knowledge pertaining to care of the person affected by cancer. 3.4 Determines the effectiveness of nursing interventions on clinical outcomes via regular and ongoing assessment of the person affected by cancer. |
Domain 4: Collaborative and therapeutic practice
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Establishes, maintains and appropriately concludes therapeutic relationships. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary health-care team to provide comprehensive nursing care. |
4.1 Demonstrates knowledge of how to access and refer to specialist cancer-care services as needed. 4.2 Communicates effectively in the context of an individual's social and emotional responses to living with cancer. 4.3 Communicates and networks with multidisciplinary specialist cancer-care teams when planning and delivering care for the person affected by cancer. |