1. The Principles of Nursing Practice
What do they mean for you?

2. Purpose of workshop Showcase the Principles of Nursing Practice
Explain what they are, how they were developed and how they can be used
Make a “Principles promise” – doing something differently to improve patient care

3. “These eight principles describe the values on which the profession is based and are a commitment to patients, their families, carers and colleagues. I consider these should be over-arching statements that frame the future of nursing.” Anne Milton

4. What are they?
8 principles that describe what the public can expect from nursing practice in any setting

13. How were they developed? - With patients, for patients
They were developed jointly between nurses and patients, service users and patient groups
What can they be used for?

14. For the nursing team to reflect on the principles of their own practice

15. For clinical leaders engaging the nursing team with reviewing and evaluating nursing care

16. For sharing with patients and users as the basis of obtaining feedback

17. Examples and discussion

18. Ask yourselves
What challenges would this present to you as a member of a nursing team caring for this person?
How would you deal with a situation like this?
What principles would apply to how you would care for this person?
What would the person experience if you were using these principles throughout their care?

19. Any questions?

20. What I will do differently to improve patient care
Now make a Principles Promise!
What I will do differently to improve patient care