Analysis of Nursing CPD Evidence Record for Healthcare Professionals

This report presents an analysis of a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) evidence record for nurses, focusing on key aspects of nursing practice. The record outlines learning needs, action plans, and outcomes related to various areas, including delegation, communication skills, and team working. The analysis covers the application of the Nursing decision-making framework, the enhancement of communication skills through team interaction, and the development of a positive organizational culture through team-based activities. The report also highlights the importance of evidence-based practice in patient care and provides insights into the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) guidelines. This analysis provides valuable insights into the practical application of CPD in nursing and offers a structured approach to professional development.

E x a m p l e
Evidence record
Self directed continuing professional development for nurses and midwives
Name:
Date Source or
provider details
Identified learning
needs
Action plan Type of activity Description of
topic (s) covered
during activity
and outcome
Reflection on
activity and
specification to
practice
No./Title/
Description of
evidence provided
CPD
hours
01/09/2015 NMBA RN competency
standard
Practises in
accordance with
legislation affecting
nursing practice
and health care
1.2 Clarify
responsibility for
aspects of care
with other
members of the
health team.
Unsure of my
delegation
responsibilities in
the workplace.
Plan: Access and
review decision
making framework
Self directed
learning.
Review of decision
making framework
Reviewed my
scope of practice
and the scope of
practice for
my profession.
Understood the
principles I need to
apply when making
decisions about my
nursing practice
and when and how
I decide to
delegate activities
to other registered
nurses and
enrolled nurses.
This activity has
enabled me to
achieve my learning
need as per my
learning plan.
As a team leader
working in intensive
care I will be able to
apply the Nursing
decision making
framework when I
allocate staff to
patient care and
delegate tasks as
they arise during a
shift.
This CPD evidence
record
4
hours
Communication I need to enhance I can conduct The topics to be The activities have
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
G.P.O. Box 9958 | Melbourne VIC 3001 |www.ahpra.gov.au

Date Source or
provider details
Identified learning
needs
Action plan Type of activity Description of
topic (s) covered
during activity
and outcome
Reflection on
activity and
specification to
practice
No./Title/
Description of
evidence provided
CPD
hours
skills the communication
skills within the
team. This will help
in swift exchange
of information and
fast or hassle free
provision of care
services
group debate
sessions, where
the participants
from different
culture and
geographical
backgrounds would
need to interact
together
covered over here
includes-patient
care, evidence
based practice in
care management
and provision of
emergency care
services
helped me enhance
my team interaction
skills as a team
leader by becoming
a part of cross
cultural
communication
platform
Team working I need to design
odd groups of old
and new
employees so that
the new joiners can
enhance their skills
by learning and
communicating
with specialists
from different
backgrounds. This
also helps in the
development of a
positive
organizational
culture
The team could be
asked to generate
sufficient and
informative leads
regarding the
health condition of
the patients. This
calls for active
discussion and
participation by
each and very
members of the
team
The topics covered
could be related to
patient care and
improvement of the
hospital or
organizational
culture.
It has helped me in
learning the skills of
group working and
the contributions i
own as an active
member within my
group
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
G.P.O. Box 9958 | Melbourne VIC 3001 |www.ahpra.gov.au

Date Source or
provider details
Identified learning
needs
Action plan Type of activity Description of
topic (s) covered
during activity
and outcome
Reflection on
activity and
specification to
practice
No./Title/
Description of
evidence provided
CPD
hours
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
G.P.O. Box 9958 | Melbourne VIC 3001 |www.ahpra.gov.au