Domain 1: Professional values
Competence7states:“All nurses must be responsible and accountable for keeping their knowledge and skills up to date through continuing professional development. They must aim to improve their performance and enhance the safety and quality of care through evaluation, supervision and appraisal.”
Competence 9 states: “All nurses must appreciate the value of evidence in practice, be able to understand and appraise research, apply relevant theory and research findings to their work, and identify areas for further investigation.”
Domain 3: Nursing practice and decision-making
Generic standard for competence states: “All practice should be informed by the best available evidence and comply with local and national guidelines.”