...Violation of 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...
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...same lines as this and has been instilled in me my entire life. My code of ethics includes respect for myself and others; honesty in my endeavors, graciousness in both my personal and professional lives, and accountable for my actions. I use nonmaleficence and beneficence in every aspect of my life. I also strive to honor the proverbial do unto others as they would do unto me. Character and values that have a positive impact After reviewing my personal ethical code, how is this part of my professional ethics code? According to America Nurses Association (2001), the nursing code of ethics tells us that “the nurse’s primary commitment is to the recipient of nursing and health care services, the patient, whether the recipient is an individual, a family, a group, or a community” ((Primacy of the Patient's Interest, para. 1). I believe that nursing is a profession that requires an unbiased approach and openness found in no other profession. As nurses we are fully responsibility for the care of our patients. As I have learned through my years of nursing practice, nurses must learn to put ourselves in shoes of the patient and integrate into our plan of care what we think is best for him or her yet respect the wishes and rights of each individual when doing so. Strengths and ethical aspirations I have been a nurse for 16 years and I believe this has strengthened my professional ethical code. I essentially have learned how, when the need arises, to separate my own opinions...
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...Running head: MAINTAINING PATIENT CONFIDENCE: AN OVERVIEW Maintaining Patient Confidence: An Overview of Nursing Aspects Glenn E. Reihing RN CEN Grand Canyon University NRS – 437V Ethical Decision Making in Healthcare Professor Terri Bond November 10, 2013 Maintaining Patient Confidence: An Overview of Nursing Aspects Maintaining a confidence with another person has always been a sacred trust and duty within the medical community. It was important enough that it is in both the Hippocratic Oath and the Nightingale Pledge. The nursing oath not only looked at the patient’s privacy but the family unit as well. The foundation of trust and respect is built upon the notion that the patient can tell their medical provider whether it is a nurse or doctor anything and it will be kept private. Patients expect the medical community to maintain that duty. There are situations when confidentiality may conflict with other ethical ideals. A breach of confidentiality occurs when a medical professional discloses information that the patient reasonably expects to be private. When a confidence is divulged, it then is reasonable for the patient to assume that anything they have disclosed revealed. It is a sign of disrespect to the patient that the nurse would make known medical information that they would reasonably expect to be consider private. This type of breach can destroy a bond of trust developed between the patient and their clinician. If the patient does not believe their...
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...many avenues they can take to obtain a nursing degree. Determining which to take can be an arduous task when considering the age of the prospective student, traditional vs. non-traditional, parental expectations, socioeconomic status, time and distance. How does one maneuver through the decision process? “Regardless of the reasons, the system of nursing education to both gain entry into the profession as well as advance within the profession is chaotic, confusing and redundant” (Frieberg & Creasia, 2016). The history of the development of nursing as a profession offers some explanation for these various avenues to obtaining a degree, but history does not tell nurses how to overcome the dilemma of which path to take. Individual nurses must determine for themselves which educational level suites their needs. The nursing profession on the other hand has evidence to support higher education over the ease of Associate and Diploma programs. Baccalaureate Degree Program Baccalaureate degree nursing programs, also called Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) were the first avenue available to receive a nursing degree. Established in 1909, and not entirely taking off until after World War II, these “programs were five years in length and consisted of two years of general education followed by three years of nursing” (Frieberg & Creasia, 2016). Currently a BSN program is comprised of two years of general education and two years of nursing. Costs of these programs are variable....
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...proficient ways of caring for their clients, and implement this evidence-based knowledge in the field more proficiently than the average graduate. It is not only an honor for the nurses to practice in their profession, but it is an obligation to diligently seek the evolution of their science. A cardiac arrest arrives to an Intensive Care Unit. The RN assigned to this patient has already received a detailed report of the patient’s condition and what has been done for him since he was picked up by the Rescue Squad. The assigned RN is about to assess this patient. What could make the difference in the way that this caregiver will evaluate and manage his healthcare? The determining factor of how the nurse will analyze and provide care for this individual is based on the level of advance training which he or she has acquired. The Associate RN is looking at the current issue, while the Baccalaureate RN is evaluating the situation as a whole. Since the inception of Nursing there have been men and women who provided care for the sick and dying. In the beginning, these caretakers were considered lowly, and nursing was a task, not a profession. Most knowledge a nurse obtained was by watching the hands-on training by a mother, military man, or local clergy and wasn’t taught by a Nursing instructor. According to the history of nursing, training was first performed by...
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...Introduction Ethics are the principles that guide an individual, group, or profession in conduct and also it is a theory that analyses the differences between right and wrong. Nurses are not only expected to comply to their professional morals and values, but are also encouraged to comply to their own personal ethics as well. The code of ethics (ANA 2001) advises nurses on ethical and legal responsibility to their own patients, as well as the community in which they serve. In today's health care system nurses are faced with many ethical issues in their daily task and they have to make clear and logical ethical choices of their own. These ethical choices are generally inspired by ethical doctrines that include beneficence, confidentiality, autonomy, fidelity, veracity, and other (Burkhardt & Nathaniel, 2008, p53). Nursing is a noble profession and I enjoy most about being a nurse is simply caring, helping and nurturing people. In addition, I also thank God for giving me this opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, whether that is done by providing care, teaching, or even supporting a family. Personal, cultural and spiritual Values According to the International Council of Nurses (ICN), a nurse's primary responsibility is to attend their patients, and be able to respect the patient's customs, values, beliefs, and rights. In addition, nurses should choose to extend their education because they are held accountable for their own practice. Nurses should practice cooperating...
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...Running head: Jean Watson A Reflective Look at Jean Watson Thomas Bair NUR403: THEORIES AND MODELS OF NURSING PRACTICE Theories contain concepts, definitions, models, propositions, and are based on assumptions rather than concrete facts (Nursing Theories, 2012). They are used as a tool for reasoning, critical thinking and decision making. The nursing profession uses theories as the framework and foundation for practice to strengthen our nursing knowledge. As we advance in our profession, theories are constantly tested to determine if they still have an applicable meaning or do they need to be modified. This paper will give an overview of Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring and its impact on our nursing practice. Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring was developed in 1979 and continued to evolve over the years. It emphasizes the humanistic aspects of nursing in combination with scientific knowledge. The framework of this paradigm brings meaning and focus to nursing as a distinct profession. The conceptual elements of her theory are ten Carative Factors, Transpersonal Caring relationship, Caring moment and Caring Consciousness with a focus on: person, health, nursing and environment (Cara, 2003). These concepts are representation of a middle range theory. The Carative factors attempt to “Honor the human dimensions of nursing’s work and the inner life world and subjective experiences of the people we serve (Cara, 2003, p.52). Transpersonal...
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...Personal Philosophy of Nursing Cindy Lucas Jacksonville University November 12, 2012 Personal Philosophy of Nursing The nursing profession is not just a job, it is a higher calling. The amount of work, time, and emotion that goes into nursing practice holds nurses to a much higher standard than the average nine to five office job. Nurses must be proficient in a background of anatomy, physiology, and the way drugs and diseases work. Nurses must also combine that knowledge with sharp critical thinking skills and an unconditional compassion for humankind. While every nurse is unique in their own way, I hope the values that I have in my daily living can affect the way I conduct myself while on duty as a practicing nurse. The same theme seems evident in most nursing philosophies; caring, health and wellbeing, environment, and clinical excellence through education. As I contemplate what my philosophy of nursing is I have discovered that I also incorporate these aspects of nursing into my own personal values of what I believe it is to be a nurse. My personal belief system has always been that a nurse should possess strong ethical and moral values, a passion for caring, and a commitment to lifelong education. Ethical and Moral values One of the greatest challenges in nursing is how to integrate appropriately one’s own values and beliefs into the professional practice. The nurse’s primary commitment is to the patient and the patient’s family. Patient respect, advocacy...
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...Cariveau, Ph.D. Division Chair email and phone: MCariveau@moc.edu; 919-658-7680 Course Description (4 sh): This course is directed toward providing pre-clinical concepts for nursing and other allied health professional students that includes a study of body organization, cytology, and histology, acid/base and fluid/electrolyte balance and all body systems including Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, blood, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal. Basic principles of pathophysiology and pharmacology will be introduced. Demonstration and hands-on laboratory activities will be based on concepts of clinical physical assessment. Required Text: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition, E. N. Marieb Student Learning Outcomes (stated in objective, measurable terms. What will students know or be able to do when they complete the course?) Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Means of Assessment This outcome will be indicated by successful: 1. Understand the structure of the human body and it functions as it relates to nursing and other allied health professions. 2. Discuss the physiology of the major organ systems and how they relate to nursing and other allied health professions 3. Understand how these organ systems interact with one another and respond to various external and internal stimuli 4. Develop critical thinking skills relevant to the study...
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...What is your view of “Professional Nursing”? Nursing is a profession that has its depth and breadth in meeting different health care needs of the population (American Nurses Association (ANA), 2010). What is it that makes a professional nurse? Is it caring for the patient with compassion and devotion? Based on the interviews conducted among the three categories of staff, it was echoed that professional nursing takes a lot more than just attending to the needs of patients. From a professional perspective, nursing has a complex natural history of identification as a vocation with aspiration of being a profession from a long time (Brown & Libberton, 2007). In the past, the image of a nurse was as clear as, “the nurse is one whose studies give him or her just enough knowledge to follow and apply the decisions taken by the doctor or surgeon” (Gordon, 2000, p.218 cited in Harmer, 2010, p.295). Today, with the diversity of the nursing profession and the extension of the role of the nurse, defining a professional nurse is becoming complex. The identity of nursing is becoming blurred while trying to advance the profession (Harmer, 2010). According to Styles (2005) cited in Allen (2007), the attributes that are expected in professional nursing are higher academic education, a research based specialized body of knowledge, distinct service to society, a code of ethics, autonomy, accountability and authority over work. Be this as it may, the International Labor...
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...Personal Definition of Nursing April Vialpando Ms. Penne McPherson in partial fulfillment of NR444 Professional Role Development Regis University January 22, 2013 Personal Definition of Nursing The definition of nursing has many different meanings depending on whom you ask. To some a nurse is simply the person who brings you your medication and takes your vital signs. To others, including myself, it is someone who keeps you safe and watches over you while you are in a healthcare setting. A nurse along side a physician with the patients best interest in mind to care for them not only physically but emotionally and mentally. A nurse must have the knowledge of that exact medication you are receiving. I must know the signs and symptoms of an adverse reaction and be able to inform my patients why the medication is beneficial. I must also show compassion for a sick patient or a family member who is saying good-bye to a loved one. In this paper through examples and personal experiences I hope to define what nursing means to me. Description of Terms Health “An individual’s physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being; a continuum, not a constant state” (Chitty & Black, 2011, p. 413). I believe that without all four of these components a person truly is not in a state of health. If a patient is at an ideal weight and is in a state of depression there is a lack of pure health. I had a patient recently that on the outside seemed to be “the picture of health”...
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...Personal Nursing Ethics Grand Canyon University NRS-437V Personal Nursing Ethics The American Nurses Association relates as part of its Code of Ethics that “The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems” (ANA, 2010). Given this, all nurses should be practicing their profession equally regardless of their own beliefs, values, or morals. As nurses come from many backgrounds and view each situation differently, that is not always a possibility. Such things as gender, religion, culture, traditions, and family are integral in shaping a system of beliefs or values that influence morality (Navran, 2010) and thus influences how nurses practice their profession. In accepting nursing as a profession, nurses vow to make the patient their chief commitment and must honor that commitment by giving unbiased care that is not influenced by personal values, morals, or beliefs. Personal Moral Compass There are many variables guiding a nurse in his or her everyday practice. Whether one is aware of the constant weighing of values and beliefs through critical thinking as they complete each shift or not, those intrinsic basics for their morality are what is guiding them to make these ethical decisions. The groundwork for the standards of professional behavior were laid in nursing...
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...Nursing Ethics Tomi MS Grand Canyon University NRS 437 V December 22, 2013 Personal Nursing Ethics As per the Code of Ethics every nurse is expected to practice with compassion and respect the dignity and uniqueness of every person without considering their socio economic status or disease condition. We all have our own values and beliefs as normal human beings. But when it comes to nursing profession, patient is the main focus and nurses are committed to give care that is not biased or based on nurse's own personal beliefs .A person's behavior is greatly impacted by his culture, personal experiences, education, parental behaviors and relationships. Our experiences, knowledge, values, beliefs, perceptions and judgment contribute to our personal philosophy. This personal philosophy guides every individuals behaviors and stands as an origin of encouragement. A nurse should keep in mind that every single person is unique and everyone’s personal philosophy influences his or her view of health. So it is important for a nurse to have an awareness of factors influencing his or her own worldview and develop a moral compass (Burkhardt & Nathaniel, 2008). Professional Moral Compass Moral compass is a natural feeling that makes people know what is right and wrong and how they should behave. Every human being has his own moral compass that is primarily formed by parental interactions and influences. Moral compass is driven by a person's beliefs, ambitions, values and contentment...
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... [Repeat title on the first page of text] Nursing is one of the noblest professions in the world, and is the art of caring for the sick and the well with the science of health care and is a vital form of medical care. Nurses care for individuals who are healthy and ill, of all ages and cultural backgrounds, and who have physical, emotional, psychological, intellectual, social, and spiritual needs. Nursing is a universal profession that is practiced in its present form all over the world, which touches human lives from conception to death. The profession combines physical science, social science, nursing theory, and technology in caring for those individuals. Nurses have experienced difficulty with the medical field that has resulted in an impression that the nurse’s primary purpose is to follow the direction of a doctor. Nursing education started with the apprentice type of educational preparation and has such then evolved into the modern nursing of today. Nursing has taken giant steps in the preparation of its practitioners through the many theories that have provided nursing with the foundation for educational philosophies. Excellent opening paragraph—you “grab” the reader’s attention. Remember, the introduction should do two things: provide an overview of the topic and preview the major areas to be presented in the paper. One of the theorists of today that have made nursing the autonomous profession that it is today is Jean Watson. Ms. Watson developed...
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...in University of Colorado, 1966, and doctoral degree in University of Colorado, 1973. Jean Watson’s Theory of Nursing Care is a middle-range theory that focuses on the interconnectedness of patient and nurse. Nurses play a vital role in their patients’ life and by developing caring behaviors, they could facilitate healing. This theory also focuses on authentically caring about the whole patient and understanding the power of a meaningful therapeutic relationship. Watson believes caring about oneself is important and integral in a transpersonal relationship. The theory introduces clinical caritas process which help guide the nurse toward developing caring behaviors. They include general concepts of faith, trust, love, hope, caring, selflessness, spirituality, energy, and understanding. This theory is very significant to nursing practice and can be applicable to all fields of nursing. This paper will briefly elaborate Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and elucidate its strengths and weakness in the acute care setting. Introduction Biography Jean Watson was born on June 10, 1940 in Williamson, West Virginia, USA. During her education years, she graduated high school in West Virginia, graduated the Lewis Gale School of Nursing in 1961, baccalaureate degree in Nursing from University of Colorado, Boulder Campus in 1964, Master’s Degree in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing from University of Colorado, Health Sciences Campus in 1966, and Doctorate in Educational Psychology and Counseling...
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