Criteria

The RPN is being recognized for having demonstrated excellence in Psychiatric Nursing education.

Examples:

• Inspires learners through innovative and dynamic teaching methods.
• Makes a contribution to their area of teaching.
• Initiates the sharing of knowledge and/or shares knowledge with peers or students.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education by example.
• Demonstrates commitment to professionalism and community leadership.
• Currently practicing as a RPN in Manitoba.

The RPN is being recognized for making a significant contribution in their area of clinical practice and has exhibited a high degree of professionalism throughout their career.

Examples:

• Provides leadership in the development/implementation/intervention strategies for clients, families and/or the community.
• Promotes and influences positive changes in service delivery.
• Furthers client empowerment through practice.
• Demonstrates an exemplary commitment to ethical practice.
• Contributes to the ongoing development of the profession and shares expertise with others.
• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and to professional and community leadership.
• Currently practicing as a RPN in Manitoba.

The RPN is being recognized for demonstrating exceptional leadership in psychiatric nursing administration/leadership.

Examples:

• Develops, implements and evaluates innovative programs.
• Demonstrates innovative thinking, flexibility and creative problem solving.
• Acts as a mentor and role model for peers, employees and the public at large.
• Motivates and creates positive change in others and their environment.
• Participates in community action that promotes mental health.
• Motivates others to high standards.
• Stimulates pride in the profession by being a positive example.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional and community leadership.
• Currently practicing as a RPN in Manitoba.

The RPN is being recognized for having demonstrated excellence and innovation in psychiatric nursing research.

Examples:

• Contributes to the body of knowledge for Psychiatric Nursing.
• Contributes to the advancement of evidence-based psychiatric nursing practice.
• Provides leadership and mentoring in research activities.
• Contributes to innovative education and/or clinical practice processes.
• Publishes articles that promote an understanding of mental health issues and/or the profession.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional and community leadership.
• Currently practicing as a RPN in Manitoba.