Applying Ethical Frameworks in Practice Vanessa Dolce Grand Canyon University April 30, 2012 Applying Ethical Frameworks in Practice In nursing certain situations will call you to question what is right and what is wrong. One of the biggest dilemmas nurses face is what things we should tell or not to tell. Is it better to stay quiet or vocalize the problems at hand? Sometimes telling means we break the trust of our patients but help them in return. While other times, not saying anything
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There are many issues that arise when the patient privacy is concerned. In August of 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) were passed into law (Van der Aa, 2000). The law is intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the health care system by standardizing how to exchange data for specific administrative and financial transactions, while protecting the security and confidentiality of that information (Van der Aa, 2000). The areas addressed for HIPPA are:
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Running Head: PERSONAL NURSING PHILOSOPHY PERSONAL NURSING PHILOSOPHY Nicole Gruber Waynesburg College RN-BSN Program NUR 226 January 24, 2006 If someone told me ten years ago I was to become a nurse, I would have never believed them. I was grossed out by blood and other body fluids, and I was afraid of needle. Before graduating from high school, I took a job as a dietary aide in a local hospital. I got to deliver patient trays and help set
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global problem, found in both developed and developing countries (Antezberger, 2009). The purpose of this essay is to example the types of elder abuse, how to identify elder abuse, risk factors associated with elder abuse, reporting elder abuse and ethics associated with elder abuse in a healthcare role, specifically as a certified nurse assistant (CNA). Forms of Elder Abuse Unfortunately elder abuse can take many forms. The first form and obvious is physical abuse. Physical abuse is the use of force
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Nursing 101 The Art and Science of Nursing Spring 2013 PRE-REQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES: None COURSE CREDITS AND COURSE HOURS: 3 credits (3, 1, 2) GRADING SCALE: Refer to 2011/2012 CNC Calendar, p. 110 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the beginning student to the dimensions of professional nursing practice. Through group and individual learning activities, students are introduced to concepts, professional nursing practice, issues & trends in nursing, and the Canadian health
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Elder Abuse in Residential Care Facilities Elder abuse is a catch all term referring to any deliberate or negligent act by a care giver or any other individual that results in harm or a major risk of harm to a vulnerable adult over the age of 60 years (Stefanacci & Haimowitz, 2013, p. 68). Under the umbrella definition for elder abuse, more specific types of abuse can be identified such physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, exploitation, neglect and abandonment (Stefanacci & Haimowitz
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Background | Since medical law and ethics are often interrelated, you need to have a clear understanding of both in order to protect yourselves, your employer, and the patient. Even though only a small number of malpractice cases actually end up in court, it is nevertheless important for you to understand how the law impacts physicians and employers. In this assignment, you will examine two scenarios surrounding healthcare personnel in their work environment. | Part 1: Legal Responsibility
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As a psychology major I debated what I wanted to do after college whether I wanted to continue my education in psychology and receive my masters or go another route and enter the nursing field. I toyed with the idea of nursing throughout my college experience and it wasn’t until my senior year that I felt that it was where I needed to be. This past year has been a rough one for my family and myself as both of my grandfathers were diagnosed with cancer and have now passed on; however, we were blessed
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undariesProfessional boundaries in Nursing This assignment a discussion about nursing boundaries issues which happened in my workplace. The founder of modern nursing has rightly quoted that ‘nursing is the care which puts the person in the best possible condition for nature to either restore or preserve health or to prevent or cure injury’. Nursing has its own entity and ethics which makes it a profession. In response to the rising health needs, the need for independent nursing is the demand of the hour
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Two of the major theories of nursing have been published by Jean Watson and by John Paley, who each have taken markedly distinct approaches to conceptualizing nursing care in a theoretical construct. This paper will provide a discussion of Jean Watson’s background, including educational preparation and process of developing her Care Theory as well as her career high points, discussion of Jean’s Watson’s Care Theory, including major points, discussion of John Paley’s background, including education
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