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
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regulations, never exploit any professional relationship, and never discriminate or allow discrimination against patients ("American Academy of Medical Administrators", 2012). Administrative ethical issues continue to occur despite having the code of ethics in place. This paper will reflect on an ethical dilemma between administration and an employee as well as, discuss the solution to the dilemma. Administrative Issue A registered nurse, working as a flex pool nurse in a hospital, diverts
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The ANA code of ethics as described in the book of 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. •
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Nursing leadership must demonstrate nursing values and model ethical behavior and responsibility while upholding integrity and understanding of nursing ethics in a working environment for staff to follow. Through nursing leadership, discussion about professional ethics should be encouraged; goals for nurses to improve professional ethics should be set, and leaders should ensure that the staff is meeting the goals and that there should be a clear communication about ethical practices expectations
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Professional Practice, according to the Carper’s Patterns of Knowing Marianna Mantzorou 1, Dimos Mastrogiannis 2 1. RN, MSc, Lecturer, Department of Nursing Β΄, Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Athens, Greece 2. RN, MSc, Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Lamia, Greece Abstract Background: Τhe scientific value of man relies upon an extension of a continuous effort of mankind to explain the nature of man. The core issue in nursing is man within
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common femoral veins, and the umbilical artery/vein in neonates are considered to be the commonly used great vessels for the purpose of reporting the central line blood stream infection (CLBSI). Central line plays a crucial role in medical practice, especially in intensive care unit, during major surgery, resuscitation, reliable hemodynamic monitoring, and vascular access for dialysis patients.
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will differentiate between negligence, gross negligence, and malpractice. It will also discuss the article “Amputation Mishap; Negligence” from the Neighborhood newspaper. It will discuss the importance of documentation and the ethical principles that would guide my practice as a nurse. Negligence can be defined as the failure to use reasonable care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in like circumstances. (West, 1998). Negligence occurs when a medical health professional fails to
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information. However, using the ANA Code of Ethics, we have identified Provision Three as the best ethical approach to the scenario. Part Two Ethics is an integral part to the foundation of nursing. Historically, nursing care is vital for the welfare of the sick, injured, vulnerable, and for social justice. This concern is embodied in the provision of nursing care to individuals and the community. Nursing encompasses the prevention of illness and the alleviation of suffering. Nurses provide the protection
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The American Nurses Association Code for Nurses discusses the ethical behavior for nurses and the best course of action in a certain situation. Nurses can be evaluated by a set of standards which determines how well the nurse understands how the law applies specifically to them. Four of the most important ethical principles are beneficence, nonmaleficence, respect for autonomy, and justice (Murray & McKinney, 2006). Other important ethical rules, such as accountability and confidentiality, are derived
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Professional Nursing Accountability: Our Ethical Responsibility Ralaya L. Allen R.N. Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics 08/27/11 Professional Nursing Accountability: Our Ethical Responsibility In healthcare, accountability can be regarded as a responsibility as well as a legal obligation. Patients have the right to be treated by well educated professional personnel such as doctors, nurses, and ancillary staff. Without accountability, there would not be consequences for unfavorable
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