...Introduction Nursing is a call to serve the humanity. Present day healthcare system focused on preventive care and wellness has become highly advanced which makes every nurse responsible to achieve maximum level of education, skills and power of knowledge to meet the challenges. Continuous research in nursing and the evidence obtained from the research serves to support the nursing care. Continuing education helps nurses to keep track of all the developments taking place in the field, trace advances in technology and care, have a better understanding of all current rules and regulations, beware of all ethical and legal aspects of nursing as envisaged by various boards of nursing and other authorities in the field of healthcare. In this paper, I would like to explain the position statement of career development in nursing. It is only through proper and continued education that nurses can provide patients better care, assess and report what is best for the patient and always seek ways to improve patient outcome. In order to achieve the best results, nurses need to identify the core knowledge, scientific principles, skills and attitudes of nursing practice to improve healthcare system (International Council of Nurses, 2007). Therefore career development must be achieved by integrating care through our scholastic system, giving nurses opportunity to learn, grow and move up the ladder, making them capable of leading from the forefront. Career Development in Nursing Ever changing...
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...Lifelong Learning Lifelong learning is a crucial part in every stage of the profession of nursing. "A single initial degree cannot provide a nurse with all he or she will need to know over an entire career. Creating an expectation and culture of lifelong learning for nurses is therefore essential." (Institute of Medicine, 2011). Not only is lifelong learning essential in our career, it is our own responsibility, as nurses, to acquire and participate in lifelong learning. Standards of care, scope of practice, and codes of ethics, among many other aspects in nursing, are constantly changing. A successful nurse that provides optimum quality of care embodies lifelong learning as a top priority in his or her nursing career. A nurse's scope of practice, ethics, and values play an important role in lifelong learning because a nurse cannot remain current with the standards of care, practices, and latest treatments in the field unless he or she has exercised lifelong learning on a continuous basis. Our scope of practice, ethics, and values define us as nurses and define the quality of care we given patients and their families. "Ethics and ethical codes are not just nice ideas that some distant committee dreamed up. Rather, they are what give voice to who we as professional nurses are at our very core” (Fowler, M.D.M. 2010). Ethics and values are within the nurse. "Personal ethical behavior flows from values held by an individual that develop over time” (Burkhardt, M.A. &...
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...Healthcare professionals are faced with ethical dilemmas and issues on a regular basis especially in the emergency department. The purpose of this paper is to identify ethical issues within a case study. This case study involves an eight month old infant who presents to the emergency department with injuries. After arriving at the emergency department it is noted that the infant has bilateral fractured femurs. The ethical issue identified within this case study is the possibility of child abuse by either the mother or a worker at the daycare facility. The nurse makes notes of her concerns within the patients chart as well as verbalizes concern to the emergency room physician regarding the injuries to the infant. It appears to be a lack of follow-up with these concerns so this presents an ethical issue. There are eight ethical principles that a nurse should learn to apply to each situation that he or she feels there is an ethical decision that needs to be made. The eight principles to apply are autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, veracity, fidelity, justice, paternalism, and respect for others (Guido, 2010). Within the nursing field advocacy plays a critical role in keeping the patients safe throughout their encounters with the health care system (Beyea, 2005). One of the conflicts noted in the situation listed is, more research should have been conducted to investigate the cause of the injuries in more detail. Personal values and ethical principles should guide one to do...
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...The Honor Code and Ethical Practice in Nursing ECPI University Abstract This paper explores the effects of academic dishonesty and violations of the Honor Code in Nursing School, and the importance of ethics and ethical behavior in the nursing field. This will include a review of the Honor Code, and a discussion of why it is important. It will also take a look at the Code of Ethics and will cover problems that may arise when violations of the Honor Code and unethical behavior occur, the responsibilities of ethical behavior, and ways of staying on track with ensuring ethical behavior and practices are promoted in the Nursing Field. Violation of the Honor Code and Ethical Practices in Nursing The field of nursing is a highly critical field that requires the upholding of a strict code of ethics to ensure the safety and well being of doctors, nurses, and patients alike. Predominately, nursing is a career field that has associates that need to be immensely trusted by patients. Among any teaching, unethical academic behaviors may link in with a student’s future practice as a professional. Therefore, it is important that students of this profession be held to high standards and have rules that are set in place that obligates one to manage themselves ethically. Health Sciences, specifically nursing, deals with other people’s lives, every decision made has an impact on the patients outcome. Teaching and guiding students to think and behave in an ethical way will not only help...
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...Running Head: My Philosophy of Nursing My Philosophy of Nursing Ethics Paper * Sarah Penrose, RN * Grand Canyon University * NRS 437 5-15-11 My Philosophy of Nursing Ethics Paper Ethics is known as the study of moral thought in regards to one’s own religious beliefs, values, feelings, and standards to issues or situations confronted by. This paper I am writing will describe my view of philosophy of nursing which everybody has different beliefs about nursing overall. In my paper I define a nurse as someone who is an advocate, compassionate, caring, educated, and encouraging about their career in every aspect. Personal, Cultural, and Spiritual Values Since I was twelve years old, I have wanted to become a nurse to help others because of my parents. My father broke his neck when I was twelve and it was devastating because he was a piece of me I didn’t want to live without and he was there for me for everything. I watched my father and family struggle when this accident happened and it was hard to adjust. My dad lived in Las Vegas for almost two years going through surgeries and rehabilitation after the accident and by watching the amazing physicians and nurses working with my father had me amazed, inspired to achieve something great in my life and that choice was to become a nurse. I believe the personal values a nurse holds for themselves is a critical role in their profession of nursing and can have an impact on how ones community accepts the...
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...Values A) Functional Differences: The functional differences between a regulatory agency, like the Texas Board of Nursing and a Professional Nursing Organization, like with Texas Nurses Association, are many. Even though both agencies support nursing, they do in different ways. The mission statement of the Texas Board of Nursing is as follows: “The mission of the Texas Board of Nursing is to protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse in the State of Texas is competent to practice safely” ("Mission and Values," n.d., para. 1). One of the primary roles of the BON is license issues. They issue and renew licenses for nurses in the State of Texas. They issue all licenses to graduates of approved nursing education programs. All nurses are required to renew their licenses on a biennial basis with evidence of required continuing education. In the State of Texas, RN’s must have twenty hours of CEU’s every two years for this renewal process. The BON enforces the NPA (Nurse Practice Act) and nursing education, conducting investigations of complaints against nurses and adjudicating complaints ("Licensure Renewal," n.d.). Texas Nurses Association (TNA) is a professional nursing organization with supports and advocates for nurses. The mission statement of the TNA is as follows: “Advancing the nursing profession through leadership, collaboration, advocacy and innovation” ("Mission," n.d., para. 1). The TNA was founded...
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...head: MY NURSING ETHICS PAPER My Nursing Ethics Paper Grand Canyon University Course Instructor Date My Nursing Ethics Paper Professional Moral Compass A moral compass is the one that serves to direct a person to make a choice based on morals and virtues, or at times, character. There are four essential aspects of professional moral compass, they are; integrity, responsibility, compassion, and forgiveness (Kiel & lennick, 2006). Integrity means speaking the truth, standing up for rights, and keeping up with promises, being consistent with general philosophy, individual values, and beliefs. Integrity demonstrates nursing’s ethical commitment to providing compassionate care. The nurse recognizes the worth and privacy of each individual and therefore acts in a manner to respect the privacy and values of the patient. A nurse who practices integrity acts in a way that is consistent with what they understand will be the right thing to do. They possess a strong sense of themselves. Nurses accept the patients as social beings who must respect and engage with the moral position of others. Integrity is a rich and complex social virtue through which the individual is able to demonstrate their relationship with the values and customs of the communities of which they are members. Be responsible and accept the mistakes you have made and forgive others when they do the same. Compassion is viewed as a nurse’s most valuable quality. It is an essential element of nursing care and...
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...Values Nursing in the 21st century has evolved immensely since the days of Florence Nightingale, not only with medicines but also with the care of patients. Because of these changes and growth the code of ethics was developed and regulatory agencies were created to help and guide nurses. There are numerous professional nursing organizations, many catering to a nurses personal career choice. As an Emergency Room Nurse belonging to the Emergency Nurses Association, one of the many professional nursing organizations, has proven to be an asset to my career. Their mission is to advocate for patient safety and excellence in the emergency nursing practice, (ENA 2015) which differs from the Board of Nursing. The Board of Nursing serves as a regulatory board, overseeing the practice and licensure of each nurse. Some professional nursing organizations, such as NSO, provide liability insurance to nurses. Other benefits of professional organizations may include free CE, preferred pricing on exams, resources, and networking. Being a member to both of the above organizations has given me peace of mind and continuous learning and growth in my nursing career. PNO functions are different from regulatory agency such as a regulatory agency has the power to revoke a nursing license or bring legal actions against a nurse but a PNO are mainly resources to enhance nurses. Every nurse is faced with the nursing code of ethic in their practice. An unethical nurse cannot practice nursing for very...
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...According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), the nursing code of ethics provides a framework for nurses to use as a guide to help them in ethical decision making (ANA, 2001, p. 3). There are many provisions to the nursing code of ethics, but the intent of the document remains consistent. Our own ethics, morals and values contribute to our personal philosophy of nursing and shape our nursing practice. There are often conflicts of a nurses own values, morals and ethics causing dilemmas within her, but referring back to the code of ethics can help guide her like a compass on the correct path for each patient. Morals are what dictate right and wrong to a person, including nurses. As a nurse, doing anything to harm a patient is immoral. Keeping that in mind when we talk to a patient or family, we do not want to cause any harm, be it physical, emotional or psychological. It is in this way that our moral compass guides our actions and words. As with morals, values also contribute to our decisions and philosophy of nursing. Moral values refer to thoughts and ideas which we hold dear, have meaning to us, or describe beliefs that guide us to make decisions in our person and professional lives. When we run into a dilemma with our morals, this is where ethics steps in. Ethics involves questioning our morals, and moral decisions in life and in our nursing practice. This questioning of moral decisions causes ethical dilemmas. Human life should be valued above all else,...
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...Running Head: ADVANCED PRACTICE ROLE INDEPENDENT STUDY NU 499: Nursing Capstone Carmen Ragusa February 4, 2010 The Nurse as Educator Abstract This paper explores the nurse educator as a profession. It delineates the responsibilities of the educator as a gatekeeper for the nursing profession and emphasizes its paramount role in the academic world of nursing education and health care delivery. There is an exciting perspective to the educator’s role in nursing and the opportunity to mentor the next generation of nurses. Teaching the novice clinician about the profession and the dedication to serving people is self fulfilling and vital to the preparation of future nurses. This paper examines the diversified roles of the educator as well as the challenges and ethical dilemmas that are congruent to the profession. The articles and nursing journals depict how the role of the educator substantially affects the health care delivery system and how the philosophy of nursing practice is implemented to promote holistic client centered care. The Clinical Nurse Educator The history of nursing education is tied to nursing's quest for a professional identity. Nursing is serious about education, placing major emphasis on lifelong learning as well as initial preparation. Nurse educators are critical players in assuring quality educational experiences that prepare novice nursing students for a diverse health care environment. They are responsible for designing, implementing...
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...Running head: RUP1 PROJECT 1 RUP1 Project Constance Tate Western Governers University A. Functional Differences The functional differences between the Oregon State Board of Nurses (OSBN) and the American Nursing Association (ANA) are varied. The State Board of Nurses is a body of nine individuals chosen by the Governor, only four of whom are Registered Nurses, and one is a nurse practitioner (Oregon State Board of Nursing, n.d.). Some of the things the Board is responsible for is the issuing and renewing of all medical licenses for nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The Board represents all the licensed nurses in the state. The Board also interprets the Nurse Practice Act and evaluates and approves nursing education programs, as well as investigates complaints and takes disciplinary action for wrong doings of nurses (Oregon State Board of Nursing, n.d.). I feel that the Nurse Practice Act written by the OSBN, is a very important body of laws. “These rules have the effect of law and help define safe and competent practice.” (Oregon.gov, n.d.) It entails guidelines to govern my practice: it covers the laws that direct how I would conduct my self in a delegation situation, how I renew my license, how I would report illegal activity and to whom, how I should ensure my legal safety when accepting assignments and floating...
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...My Nursing Practice Analysis Nursing has been a significant part of my life for more than 31 years. During my career, I have taken care of thousands of patients, and knowing that I have been a part of a patient’s healing process and grieving process is satisfying. The American Nurses Association (ANA) (2010) states, “The art of nursing is based on caring and respect for human dignity” (p. 23). As a nurse, respecting my patient’s dignity is part of my role. I am upholding the ethical values set by the ANA by respecting the dignity of my patients with respect to his or her medical and personal decisions concerning treatment. ANA (2010) provision seven states, “The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development” (Fowler, p. 143). I have an obligation as a nurse to be actively involved in health policy and with organizations that engage in community activities such as volunteering for free health clinics and free medical care for the underprivileged. I have an obligation as a nurse to become a mentor in my community. I would like to educate my community on the importance and ramifications of unhealthy eating and its effect on a person’s health. I would also attend state and budgetary meetings and provide testimony on the benefits of healthy eating and the health care problems that unhealthy eaters face, and assist those who do not have the funds to eat healthy. According to ANA (2010)...
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...Reda Rodich Grand Canyon University Personal Ethics Ethics is a theory or system that includes the study of moral philosophy which includes the specific moral choices to be made by a person or the members of a profession, or moral principles and values that have standards of right and wrong actions and behaviors. The Code of Ethics for nurses, adopted by the American Nurses Association has set forth standards of practice that are essential in the ethical practice of nursing (ANA, 2001). To practice nursing ethically, nurses must be sensitive enough to recognize when they are facing seemingly obscure ethical issues in everyday work. Practice of virtues such as wisdom, honesty, and courage reflect a morally good person and promotes the values of human dignity, well-being, respect, health, and independence. Moral integrity is the foremost quality that an ethical nurse can have. A person with moral integrity is described as honest, truthful, trustworthy, courageous, and wise. One of the greatest challenges in the nursing profession is how to integrate personal values and beliefs with the patient’s values and beliefs that they are caring for. The nurse’s spiritual and moral beliefs come into play while interacting with the patient (Brydie, 2007). This can be a useful tool in promoting the well-being of the patient and to help them to better cope with their disease process. In other words, treat others as you would want to be treated. By completely acknowledging the whole...
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...public view nursing? From its earliest beginnings, the profession of nursing has revolved around human needs. One of the greatest strengths of nursing is the extensive range of opportunities and options that it has to offer. There are many different levels of practice, specialties, and there are always opportunities to advance in the nursing profession. With nurses playing a major role in designing the new healthcare system in the United States, now there is an even greater need for a positive public image of nursing. However, nursing's contributions to healthcare may be transparent or even ignored by the public and the media. The media has an immense effect on the perceptions of society. Therefore, any misrepresentation of the nursing profession by the media may negatively affect nursing's public image. As nurses, we have a responsibility to the entire nursing profession to protect our image, and take action to ensure that the public is not mislead by the media. Over time, there have been many images of nurses purported by the media. Nurses play roles in movies, television series, plays, books, and in reality they may be seen on the news or in newspapers. Some suggest that these media portrayals are solely to blame for the public's misconceptions or stereotypes regarding nursing. In actuality, the public image of nursing has evolved as the nursing profession has evolved, even before media influence was a factor. In the late 1800's through early 1900's, nursing was viewed as...
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...What primary relationships do you see between legal and ethical issues faced by nurses in their practice? How would you explain these relationships to others? What would you say are at least two ethical dilemmas that are often faced by nurses in their daily practice? Explain how accountability and responsibility play a role when nurses face with these dilemmas. One of the most well known ethical dilemmas that nurses can face in their career is their patient's belief system. One example is the familiar dilemma of when a patient has a strong religious belief that interferes with sound evidence base medical practice. For example Jehovah Witnesses forbid blood transfusions under any circumstance. Even when it's the difference between life and death, the answer will always be no blood transfusion. Most knowledgeable and experience nurses will attempt to explain the necessity and benefits of the blood transfusions, but it's also understood that it's the nurse's job to support patient's rights. Nurses often face unique challenges because of the amount of time they actually spend with patients and their family. Nurses are typically the ones who actually witnesses the patient's or family's struggle to make crucial decisions. Most often nurses are engaged with the patient and their family more than any other healthcare provider. One key fact to recognize is nurses bring with them their personal values, which at times can be in direct conflict with what their patient wants...
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