...Professional Roles and Practices D Stephens, RN 000352184 Western Governor's University Functional Differences Nurses are in a position to make a difference in society. Ethical decision making and professionalism is essential to the nursing practice. Nurses are a majority of the employees in hospital setting, outpatient centers, clinics, and colleges that provide direct patient care, education, and advocacy for patients. Nursing, as a profession, is regulated in each state by their board of nursing. In Indiana, the Indiana State Board of Nursing is the agency responsible for licensing and renewal of licenses of all nurses, regulating the standards of care provided, and taking disciplinary against nurses (Indiana State Board of Nursing, n.d.). The Nurse Practice Acts are enforced through the board of nursing by approving educational programs for nurses. Professional nursing organizations (PON) are more specific to areas of nursing. They are private organizations in which nurses can choose to become members of such as the Association of Perioperative Nurses (AORN). The AORN’s mission is to promote excellence in the delivery of care received in the perioperative area. The organization may lobby for legislation in various areas of the perioperative area to improve the quality of care that patient’s receive and hold seminars to ensure nurses are up to date on the latest research and technological advances in the surgical setting. The AORN strives for nurses to achieve...
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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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...RUP1 – Project in Professional Roles and Values Part A Explain the functional differences between a regulatory agency, such as a board of nursing (BON), and a professional nursing organization (PNO) as it pertains to your professional nursing practice. A regulatory agency – in this case, a board of nursing (BON) – is a governmental agency. A board of nursing exists on the state level. The primary purpose of a BON is to protect the public’s health and welfare by providing oversight over and ensuring the safe practice of nursing; it achieves this by issuing nursing licenses and monitoring licensees’ compliance to state laws. Additionally, these regulatory agencies outline the standards for safe nursing care within the borders of that state (National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 2014). Regulatory agencies such as boards of nursing report to one of the following: 1) the state’s governor, 2) both the governor and a state agency (i.e., such as the Department of Health, in Washington state), 3) a state agency, or 4) another state official or organization. Just who oversees a regulatory agency is defined in that agency’s bylaws. These bylaws also summarize the duties and powers of that particular agency. In the case of a BON, these consist of: 1) enforcing the state’s Nurse Practice Act and nursing licensure; 2) accrediting or approving nursing education programs in schools and universities; and 3) developing practice standard, policies, administrative rules and regulations...
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...RUP1 Project Western Governors University RUP1 Project Being a nurse is not just a profession, it is a privilege and an honor. With it being a profession where there is an opportunity to touch many patients’ lives, there must be regulations, laws, and codes that nurses must abide by. There are certain professional traits that a nurse must possess to make them not only a good nurse but a great nurse. There are various nursing theories that a nurse can base their practice upon and many historical figures of the past that guide the nurses of today and of the future. A. Functional Differences This section will discuss the functional differences between the regulatory agency that is the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) which is a professional nursing organization. As a regulatory agency, the CA BRN implements and enforces the Nursing Practice Act (NPA) which consists of laws that are meant to protect the public by regulating the practice of nursing. The BRN is made up of a nine member board that has the authority to make rules and regulations. Some of the various responsibilities of the BRN include: setting standards for nursing programs, approving nursing programs, evaluating licensure applications, issuing and renewing licenses, and taking disciplinary action on a nurse that violates the NPA. An example of a code from the NPA would be that of Code 2732.05 which states that “no person shall...
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...RUP1 Audrey Thomas Western Governor's University RUP1 A. Functional Differences State boards of Nursing (BRN) are state agencies with regulatory powers to enforce laws and establish licensure requirements. (McDaniel, 2014) Jurisdiction limitations pertains to pre-licensure nursing education, (Schultz, 2014) licensure exams and disciplinary action against nurses who violate the law. Nursing organizations and associations are dedicated to the practice of nursing and its many specialties. These organizations offer education opportunities for Certifications, practice resources and professional development. (AMSN, 2013) Nursing organizations have no regulatory power. B. Nursing Code Examples Two examples of the Nursing Code of Ethics influencing my daily practice would be provision seven and provision eight. Provision seven states, “The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration and knowledge development.” (“Code of Ethics,” 2001, p.12) My position as Core Measures Specialist charges me as reporter of Core Measures compliance and educator of staff and physicians. As a member of the Clinical Affairs team, I Present Core Measures education/updates to several monthly and quarterly committees. I also provide a monthly scorecard related to physician compliance with the measures. As well as a monthly performance improvement forum/workshop for nursing Core Measures education...
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...RUP1 Project Christine Travis Western Governors University RUP1 Project The evolution of the nursing profession has developed over the centuries, from the times of the Egyptians and stories garnered from the saving of the infant Moses, to the beginnings of the nursing process with Florence Nightingale, and to present professional practices. At the heart of practicing as a nurse is the mission to provide expedient, effective and compassionate care to patients to allow for recovery to regain a quality of life that is acceptable personally and socially. A. Functional Differences Professional development of nursing is imperative to maintain goals of continuing nursing practice. Organizations within this profession serve to regulate and enhance nursing practice, specifically regulatory agencies, such as boards of nursing, and professional organizations, comparable to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Boards of nursing have multiple roles but primarily exist to safeguard the public’s health, safety, and welfare through these functions. Within each state, a board exists that regulates nursing practice through establishing minimum practice standards, approving schools of nursing, developing and adopting regulations, investigating complaints against nurses, conducting disciplinary hearings, and collaboration with consumers and nurses alike to increase public awareness (Board Mission, n.d.). Nursing boards are able to establish a standard of practice that...
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...RUP1 Project Shawna Setzer Western Governors University Nursing In the Modern World Nurses of today have to make countless choices on how to provide the best care for each patient they care for. A nurse has to maintain a professional appearance and attitude while balancing making ethical decisions and putting aside own values and morals to given the best possible to care to each patient assigned to them each day. Some nurses assume the role as a charge nurse and have to make choices on how to divide the patients up to make it fair for safe each patient. In order to obtain these skills a nurse has to graduate for an accredited school of nursing and pass a state board. Each state has their own rules and regulations to maintain a current license. For example in the state of Washington the Washington Department of Health and Welfare regulates all nursing licenses and renewals, it also regulates the standards of care provided. The Department also has the right to take disciplinary actions against nurses. If a nurse chooses they can become certified in a specific field of nursing. These programs are private organizations such as the Association of Certified Medical- Surgical Registered Nursing. In order to qualify for this organization a nurse has to work a certain amount of hours in the stated field and take another test to prove that they have the knowledge to care for patients in this field of nursing. Nurses who are certified...
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...Professional Caring Healthcare RUP1 Project Caring Healthcare We, as hospice nurses, exist to serve people in our community to promote caring healthcare utilizing advancing medical techniques and knowledge and a personal and compassionate attitude that helps to promote positive end of life experiences for our patients and their loved ones; thereby making our community a better place to live. A. Functional Differences Professional organizations such as the American Nurses Association were started to serve the interests of members. Associations such as these create networking opportunities, publish information of interest to members and hold seminars and workshops. Membership is not mandatory for professional associations. Regulatory agencies like the Georgia State Board of Nursing actually issues the member a license to practice within their scope in the state of issuance. These agencies set forth the requirements for the nurse to enter the profession and to practice the profession. They set up and enforce disciplinary processes for all licensees. The state board of nursing ensures compliance with the state nurse practice act which defines responsibilities of the nurse and scope of practice. B. Nursing Code Examples The right to self-determination as written in Provision 1 of the ANA code of ethics says “Respect for human dignity requires the recognition of specific patient rights, particularly, the right of self-determination. Self-determination, also known...
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...RUP1: Professional Roles and Values in Nursing Allegra Connors Western Governors University Functional Differences There are many differences in functions of a regulatory board of nursing such as the Illinois Board of Nursing (IBN) and a professional nursing association such as the Hospice and Palliative Nurse Association (HPNA). The Illinois Board of Nursing functions as the licensing body for professional nursing, regulatory enforcer and where complaints about nurses or nursing practice can be addressed. It’s role is to protect the public safety in regards to nursing and it’s practice (Cherry & Jacob, 2010). The role of the HPNA is one of advocacy for it’s members and their profession, including lobbying for laws and policies, communicating with members about issues that affect us as in end-of-life care, they allow networking and sharing among hospice professionals, they disseminate knowledge of new practices and issues and they offer professional development through courses and seminars as well as credentialing in the specialization of a nurse in hospice and palliative care. (Matthews, 2012) In regards to credentials the IBN sets the standards and scope of practice that nurses are responsible for in the state of Illinois. In essence they define nursing and what that means in their state. They are responsible for verifying through transcripts that an individual has obtained the correct schooling required and they administer the NCLEX-RN exam that an individual...
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...RUP1 Project Johnson N. Land Western Governor University February 13th, 2014 Begin with “A”, and discuss the differences between a regulatory agency, such as a board of nursing (BRN), and a professional nursing organization (PNO) as it pertains to your professional nursing practice. As you compare and contrast these two organizations, be sure to highlight the differences between the two. A. Boards of Nursing (BONs) and Professional Nurses Organizations (PNOs) Both BONs and PROs are important in the system that provides society with high quality nurses. Here is a statement from the web site of National Council of State Boards of Nursing ("Boards of nursing,”) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “What are Boards of Nursing? Boards of Nursing (BONs) are state governmental agencies that are responsible for the regulation of nursing practice…… Typical powers and duties of a BON are: • Enforcing the Nurse Practice Act and nurse licensure • Accrediting or approving nurse education programs in schools and universities • Developing practice standards • Developing policies, administrative rules and regulations…. The Nurse Practice Act Each state or territory has a law called the Nurse Practice Act……” Professional Nursing Organizations are independent associations whose members are professional nurses who voluntarily join and pay dues to the organization. The major...
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...Professional Roles and Values Melissa Hurst WGU Professional Roles and Values RUP1 Professional Roles and Values INTRODUCTION Nursing is not just simply going to school and passing the NCLEX. It truly is an experience like no other, filled with lifelong learning that continues far past the classroom. Nurses learn not only from their classroom and clinical experience, but also from past experiences and even our earliest predecessors. Although at times it can be very hectic and challenging, it is equally as fulfilling and rewarding. Nursing qualities include eagerness to learn, a kind and caring attitude, compassion, empathy, integrity, ability to embrace diversity, self-awareness, ability to be a good listener and communicator, respectful, and a professional demeanor. A nurse must also be prepared to meet not only the academic aspects of nursing, but also physical and emotional aspects. It is important for nurses to be a team player, and possess the ability to collaborate and work well with other. The nurse must be able to leave his or her personal feelings at the door when their shift begins, and take care of all people equally regardless ethnicity, gender, financial situation, and cultural preferences. Responsibility and accountability are two very important aspects within the nursing field. Nurses must provide the best care possible to their patients, and advocate for not only their patients, but the nursing profession as a whole. A. FUNCTIONAL DIFFERENCES ...
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