| A | B |
|---|
| Member | Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario. |
| Nurse | a registered nurse (RN) or a registered practical nurse (RPN). |
| College of Nurses of Ontario | Regulatory body for nursing in Ontario |
| Authorizing Mechanism | Include orders, initiation, medical directives and delegation. |
| Competence | Professional attributes include, but are not limited to:knowledge, skill, judgment, attitutudes, values and beliefs. |
| Controlled Act | Considered to be potentially harmful if performed by unqualified |
| Practice Guidelines | documents to assist nurses in understanding their responsibilities and to aid them in making safe, effective decisions |
| Nursing Act | Authorizes the development of standards and regulations for nursing. |
| Standards of Practice | Sets out the expectations for nurses’ conduct and practice |
| Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) | Legislation that applies to all regulated health professionals, including nurses. |
