Professional Development Recognition Programme

1. Professional Development Recognition Programme Robyn Dymock Education Co-ordinator March 2009

2. What is PDRP • It is a process which acknowledges your nursing achievements • It is in line with Nursing Council requirements – www.ncnz.org.nz for additional information • Measured against domains of practice –Professional responsibility, Management of Nursing Care, Interpersonal relationships and Interprofessional healthcare and quality improvement • For Tairawhiti we are aligned with 4 other DHB’s – Lakes, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Northland

3. Portfolio • It is a collection of evidence – quality not quantity • A record of your journey • Contains documents such as your APC, job description, your CV, certificates, letter of attestation, peer review and your annual appraisal • Also a verification of your hours of practice (450 hours within the last 3 years) • Personal writings, reflections, self review

4. Levels • There are three levels which apply to RN’s and to EN’s • Competent • Proficient • Expert (RN’s) Accomplished (EN’s) • There is a pathway for Senior Nurses in Designated Roles – Direct Client Care and Management/education/ research/policy – please contact Robyn Extn 8220

5. Evidence for Portfolios The evidence you provide must be: • Repeatable: could perform the task again • Valid: has met the criteria according to the standards • Direct: as similar as possible to the actual NCNZ standards • Authentic: is the work of the nurse • Current: within the last three years • Sufficient: enough evidence to support

6. PDRP workbooks • There is a work book for each level – download from the PDRP link on the website www.taimned.co.nz • Clear instruction about what to include • Outline document “Guidelines for preparing your portfolio” provides additional information • You have to identify the evidence • First party: what you say you do ( self review, reflection, personal statement) • Third party: what someone else says you do ( annual appraisal, letter of attestation, proof of education, teaching presentations) • You need at least one of both for each competency

7. Record of Professional Development • Fill out record of professional development - complete for every study session you attend -Must fill out reflection on the form or more in depth reflection - this helps you recall what the day was like, how it impacts on you, what you learnt etc -Must get it signed by a senior nurse or peer who also must fill in the bottom of the page details -include copy of your certificate if issued

8. Performance appraisal • Needs to be current ( within 12 months) • Aligned with the Nursing Council competencies • Each competency in each domain should be commented on • Each page should be signed and dated • Appraiser to include name, address and contact phone no

9. Self Assessment • Current ( within 12 months) • Each Nursing Council competency in each domain is to be commented on- your description of what you do • Use the Nursing Council indicators to interpret the competencies www.ncnz.org.nz • Sign each page • Evidence supplied – examples of how you meet each competency • Sign, date and provide name address and ph no

10. Reflective Writing • This is an important part of your portfolios • It tells the story about your practice – not the individual but on the nursing process • Reflect on : what you learned : why you did what you did : what was the thinking/rationale behind your decision : any improvements? : do different or better next time • Provides proof of your competence against the level you are applying for

11. More reflection - Set the scene • Time of day • Patient allocation/acuity • Familiar to setting, new to the area • Key features – event/practice (Not the person) -what was my role -what actions did I take -what was I trying to achieve -what were the consequences for my practice -how did the situation affect me -how did I affect the situation

12. More reflection: Knowledge and Experience • Identify not just what you did but why you did it – support with references • Is this a new experience? • If not, is this different – if so how? • What were the alternatives and those outcomes for you, the patient, your colleagues and your practice?

13. Reflection: Broader Issues to consider • Cultural • Ethical • Legal • Social • Communication • What action did I take and why? • What have I learnt • Amalgamation of previous knowledge and new, developing a new perspective, impact on practice

14. Points to remember • Confidentiality • Do not grumble/comment about someone else’s practice • Do not be judgmental • It is about you • Current practice- no evidence should be more than 3 years old • Reflects your current area of practice

15. Before portfolio is submitted • Each page in a separate clear file pocket • Number each page with a sticker • Each page signed and dated by you • Relevant and current information • Ensure that every piece of third party evidence is signed and dated by the person who provided it • Photocopy original documents • Ensure your professional development record is filled out completely and signed by your Nurse Manager or Manager • Workbook is completed with evidence identified

16. Submission of portfolio • Once you have gathered all the required evidence and information, complete and sign the submission form • Take your portfolio to Robyn Dymock in Nursing and Quality Services Extn 8220 • Assessor will be allocated –the assessment process is to be completed within 8 weeks, however if additional information is required by the assessor this timeframe will be adjusted according to the Northern Regional documents • On successful competition, you, your CNM, Line Manager and HR will be informed. Also Nursing Council and TDH database are updated

17. Future for you • Your PDRP status will be validated each year via the annual appraisal process • Two and a half years later you will be advised your portfolio is due for re submission – at this stage you can either progress to the next level or prepare and submit a Maintenance portfolio • Please contact your CNM the Education Co-ordinator Extn 8220 or any of the PDRP Assessors if you have any further questions or concerns