The self-assessment process is one of the requirements of the Continuing Competency Program. You will engage in a formal self-assessment process every year.

Self-assessment tools have been designed to assist Registered Psychiatric Nurses to meet the self-assessment requirement.  These tools are based on the Standards and the CRPNM’s General Regulation. 

Starting in 2024, all RPNs will be required to complete a self-assessment utilizing the Standards that require that they address personal factors that might impact their professional practice. The self-assessment tools (below) will assist you in meeting this new requirement in 2024 and going forward. 

Self Assessment Resources

The self-assessment resources are designed to promote reflection on your current practice. Self-assessment is an integral part of identifying your annual learning objectives and your personal/professional development needs.

Standards of Psychiatric Nursing Practice
CRPNM Code of Ethics
Standards of Psychiatric Nursing Practice Self Assessment (blank)
Standards of Psychiatric Nursing Practice Self Assessment (sample)
Reserved Acts Self Assessment (blank)
Reserved Acts Self Assessment (sample)

Resources to Assess Personal Factors

Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory
This is a self report questionnaire designed to measure effective and ineffective ways of coping with a stressful life event.  

Positive Mental Health Scale
This aims to capture aspects of well-being, emotional resilience, and overall positive mental health.

The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)
This is the most commonly used tool to self-assess whether you might be at risk of burnout. To determine the risk of burnout, the MBI explores three components: exhaustion, depersonalization and personal achievement