Table 2 CHN identified learning needs (Learning need mean scores ≥0.5) compared to activity performance

Standard 1a: Health Promotion

I use research findings.*

I address root causes of illness and disease.

I use social marketing strategies to shift social norms.

In partnership with stakeholders, I evaluate population health promotion programs systematically.*

Standard 1b: Prevention & Health Protection

In a variety of contexts, including home, neighbourhood, workplace, school and street, I utilize harm reduction principals to reduce risk factors.

I engage in collaborative intersectoral partnerships to address prevention issues.

I evaluate collaborative practice (i.e., personal, team, and/or intersectoral) in achieving individual/community health outcomes.

I apply epidemiological principles in using strategies (such as, a) screening, b) surveillance, c) communicable disease response, d) outbreak management, and e) education).*

Standard 1c: Health Maintenance, Restoration & Palliation

I recognize trends in epidemiological data.*

I facilitate maintenance of health in response to significant emergencies that negatively impact upon the health of clients.

Standard 2: Building Individual and Community Capacity

I use community development principles when I engage the individual/community in a consultative process.*

I use community development principles when I use empowering strategies (such as mutual goal setting, visioning, and facilitation).

I use community development principles when I use facilitation skills to support group development.

I use community development principles when I assist the group/community to marshal available resources to support taking action on their health issues.*

I use a comprehensive mix of community/population based strategies (such as coalition building, intersectoral partnerships, and networking) to address issues of concern to groups/populations.*

I use principles of social justice to support those who are unable to take action for themselves.*

Standard 3: Building Relationships

I am aware of culturally relevant communication in building relationships.

Standard 4: Facilitating Access and Equity

I provide culturally relevant care in diverse communities.

To address service accessibility issues, I take action, based on evidence, with individuals/communities at the federal level.

I advocate for healthy public policy, by participating in legislative and policymaking activities that influence health determinants.*

Standard 5: Demonstrating Professional Responsibility and Accountability

I use nursing informatics (i.e., information and communication technology) which includes generation, management, and processing of relevant data to support nursing practice.*

I use available resources to systematically evaluate community health nursing practice (e.g., availability, acceptability, quality, efficiency, and effectiveness).