In this case, the Practice Intervention and Improvement Program was developed in which if the board has reason to believe that the individual’s practice deficiency can be corrected through remediation, and if the individual seeks, complies and completes remediation as prescribed by the board, no further action will be taken on the individual. Responsibility of health care employers, by law, requires them to report the name of any current or former employee who holds a nursing license issued under this chapter who has engaged in conduct that would be grounds for disciplinary action by the board under section 4723.28 of the Revised Code. According to the Momentum Magazine, the top four violations of the Nurse Practice Act at this time are self-administration of non-prescribed medications, theft of medications, failure to practice safe nursing care, and non-compliance with the consent agreement. For any nurses being found to be chemically dependent, the Board of Nursing has developed an alternative program, in
The board regulations includes: obtaining education; licensing; continuing education; legislation; and disciplinary action. The Board’s mission is to “Safeguard the health and safety and welfare of Tennesseans by requiring that all who practice nursing with in this state are qualified and licensed to practice” (State of Tennessee Board of Nursing, n.d.). Their specific role and responsibility is licensure, education and practice. The board is in charge of approving and accrediting the PROFESSIONAL MISSION STATEMENT 3 nursing schools across the State of
The conflict arises because the decision not to resuscitate could be seen as not promoting the well being of the patient and an omission on the nurse’s part, causing detrimental consequences (Rumbold, 1999). On the other hand, clause seven of the ‘Code of Professional Conduct’ states that a nurse should “recognise and respect the uniqueness and dignity of each patient and client and respond to their need of care” (UKCC, 1992). The nurse who does not comply with a patient’s wish to die with dignity and not to be resuscitated, could be seen as violating this clause (Rumbold, 1999). There are several viewpoints regarding the use of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.). One such viewpoint is that it
Advantages and Disadvantages of NLAC Accreditation In order for graduates of any school of nursing to be eligible to take NCLEX and become an RN, they need to have completed a nursing program that is approved to operate by the state's board of nursing (Zerwekh & Zerwekh Garnaeu, 2012, p. 146). Accreditation is an extra, voluntary measure taken by nursing schools to affirm that their programs are meeting specific standards of quality that go above and beyond (Zerwekh & Zerwekh Garnaeu, 2012, p. 149). There are pros and cons to weigh when deciding on to go through the process of NLNAC accreditation. Advantages An advantage of accreditation not only represents the interests of nursing education and practice but to the public. It provides enhancement and maintenance of the quality of education by having the program achieve and maintain high standards of accountability, self-evaluation, re-evaluation, equality and increased integrity.
Project in Professional Roles and Values- RUP1 The American Nurses Association is one of the biggest nursing organizations in the United States. The ANA helps with the advancement of the profession of nursing by recommending safety and security standards for the practicing nurse. The ANA advocates patient safety as well as the safety of the nursing professional. The ANA sets realistic views of nursing when it involves staffing issues, medication administration issues, and communicating with regulating agencies in regards to nursing roles and responsibilities. The ANA is a voice for the nursing professional when it involves rules and regulations set forth by the government in regards to standards and practices.
These laws do not apply to employed emergency response workers. The term SBAR method of communication, is a strategy that reduces the likelihood of critical patient details being lost. SBAR is useful when communicating with physicians, since nurses and physicians are taught different ways to communicate patient information. SBAR format encourages caregivers to communicate in a way that is concise. HIPPA is the creation of regulations regarding patient privacy and electronic medical records.
Autonomy is the ability to then independently perform actions based on those decisions. Nurse autonomy considers the patients right to decide what is done to his/her body, allowing the patient to determine an acceptable plan of care, and acceptance by the nurse if the patient decides to refuse specific forms of treatment such as intubation and a feeding tube. In this case, it is the nurse’s responsibility to make sure the patient’s family honors the patient’s rights regarding refusal to be put on a
According to American nurses association disclosing patient's details without their permission is considering breach of confidentiality (ANA, 2012). Disclosing patient's information is against medical ethics. Hippocratic Oath and Nightingale Pledge mentioned the importance of patient's confidentiality and the healthcare staff's commitment towards keeping patient's confidentiality (American Medical Association, 2014). All healthcare should ready to follow code of ethics for maintain the standard of patient care. Breaching of confidentiality may lead to weakening the relationship between healthcare staff and patients.
NVT2 Task 1 One of the nursing standards of practiced that I feel applies to my role in this case is Standard 7. Ethics. “The registered nurse practices ethically.” (ANA, 2010, p. 47). The competencies that are outlined in this standard of practice mean that that I, as the nurse, should uphold, protect, and preserve all my patients’ rights, including their beliefs, their values, and their right to self determination. I should speak up and take appropriate action when needed.
The definition of nursing is practice in Illinois is declared to protect public health, safety, and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in public interest. The nursing profession is focused on the care of families, individuals, and communities so they may maintain or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nursing is the protection, promotion, and the prevention of illness and injuries, and suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response. It is declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of nursing merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be authorized to so practice in the State of Illinois. This Act shall be liberally explained to best carry out these subjects and purposes.