concerning the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act” otherwise known as (HIPPA). This law has impacted the healthcare industry and the way in which healthcare workers conduct themselves with patients, their families, and with one another. In nursing the importance of confidentiality has always been the forefront of patient care. The current Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA,2001) is clear in its intent and meaning as it relates to the nurses primary role in promoting and advocating patient’s
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Educational Preparation LaWana J Karn Grand Canyon University NRS-430V Professional Dynamics Jayme Goodner September 22, 2013 Educational Preparation For many years I have been asking myself and many peers, from different areas of backgrounds, education and areas of practice. “Is there a difference in having a Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) versus an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) when it comes to taking care of patients and employment?” I received a variety types of answers. Some
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Mission Statement The mission of professional nurses is to ensure the best medical care is advanced to all that are in need of it as and at when required to enable improved health of all patients. The scope of work done by the medical nursing association is majorly controlled by two bodies: regulatory agencies and professional organizations. Regulatory agencies serve to protect the public by ensuring that safe and competent practices are provided by well-trained people. This is achieved by setting
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characteristics of professional practice are to carry a significant level of individual responsibility and accountability. I feel this is my strongest characteristic. As a nurse one has incredible responsibility. The person must be able to identify ailments that may arise during a course of treatment, or upon arrival to an acute care facility. One must be able to prioritize what needs to come first and what can wait until the patient is out of a danger zone situation. The nurse has to have accountability for
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Conceptual Foundations as: ANA's Code of Ethics for Nurses, 2001 • 1. The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems. • 2. The nurse's primary commitment is to the person, whether an individual, family, group, or community. • 3. The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect
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confidentiality is a fundamental practice in healthcare and it is integral part of healthcare ethical standards (Purtilo & Dougherty, 2010). According to the American Nurses Association (ANA) code of ethics “the nurse has a duty to maintain confidentiality of all patient information”(Nursingworld, p.6). When confidentiality is breached the nurse may jeopardize the wellbeing and safety of a patient. There are some exceptions to this duty such as a greater need to protect the patient and other parties or
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Nursing Nursing is a multi-faceted and evolving profession defined by the American Nurses Association (ANA) as, “The protection, promotion, and optimization of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities and population” (ANA, 2010, p.1). Standards of nursing care set by the ANA include standards of care, code of ethics, and professional standards. The standards set forth by the ANA help to define the scope of nursing
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Professional Dynamics Details This course is a bridge course for the RN who is returning to formal education for the baccalaureate degree in nursing. The course focuses on differentiated nursing practice competencies, nursing conceptual models, professional accountability, integrating spirituality into practice, group dynamics, and critical thinking. Emphasis is also placed on writing and oral presentation skills. 3.0 None None Additional Material Textbook Conceptual Foundations: The Bridge to Professional
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WK3Q2 A nurse with a Baccalaureate generalist education is the foundation upon which all graduate nursing education builds. The Essentials for a Baccalaureate degree is usually to prepare the nurse to assume roles as care providers; as designers, managers, and coordinators of care; and as members of a profession. Within these roles, the document provides specific standards for educational components that are essential for all baccalaureate nursing programs, including liberal education, professional
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Differences between ADN and BSN educated nurses. Florence nightingale’s influence on nursing practice and the way her model of nursing education was adopted in the nineteenth century triggered the beginning of enormous change in nursing as a profession. According to Creasia and Friberg ( 5th edition), nursing has evolved over the course of more than 150 years since inception of the first nightingale school. Since then, nursing continues to encounter numerous and complex challenges like nursing
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