innovation of technology comes the new era of how nursing is practiced. Hence, the likelihood of ethical and/or legal issues pertaining to nursing informatics (NI) and its practice. The code of ethics can help nurses to respect each patient’s beliefs and values (Duran & McNutt, 2010). Duran and McNutt (2010) stated that the code of ethics is the cornerstone for any profession which provides a social contract within which the society serves, as well as ethical and legal guidance to all members of the profession
Soler NAU University Nursing Theory and Healthcare Models Abstract Nursing is a intricate profession and is constantly changing for the better. Evidence based practice can bring on some of these changes as well as government mandates. Nursing is challenged with increased patient loads, and new innovations such as computer charting. In nursing, caring, must be a part of our lifestyle in order to be to be an effective nurse. The two theories discussed in this paper are Marilyn Anne
professionalism and nursing and one article that is based on professionalism and nursing through philosophy. The six articles that would be annotated in this assignment are: 1. Professional Comportment: The Missing Element in Nursing Practice. 2. Providing end-of-life care in the intensive care unit: Issues that impact on nurse professionalism. 3. The Influence
This paper is designed to provide insight on the ethical dilemma related to right to die or right to live. This paper is aimed at providing insight on the case along with conducting analysis on the case study with reference to right to die and right to protect. Further the potential consequences that can occur if the wish of the patient is not fulfilled will also be discussed in this paper. Overview of the Case Mary Evelyn Greene is an 89 years old lady who has memory impairment. She lives in private
Personal Views on the Five Ways of Knowing in Nursing Knowledge is an important fundamental base for practice in all areas of health care. Many nursing theorists have tried to define and identify nursing knowledge since the time of Florence Nightingale. Carper’s seminal article in 1978 highlighted four ways of knowing; this delineated knowledge beyond just empirical (Bonis, 2009). The inclusion of White’s sociopolitical knowing rounded out nursing knowledge more completely. While the different
Advocacy is the “act or process of supporting a cause or proposal. It’s one that pleads, defends, or supports a cause or interest of another” (Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 2009). In nursing this deals with the relationship between the patient, the family, and the nurse. It allows the patient’s voice to be heard, makes sure the patient has adequate and the correct care, his/her essential needs heard, and gives them a chance to criticize and give suggestions about future care (Wachenheim)
Twenty year ago when I started my career as a nurse, there were no smartphones. There were paper charting and phone calls for communication. But two decades later, most of us could not imagine a day without our smartphones. Smartphone allow us to use multiple ways to communicate. Not just making a phone call, but texting and instant messaging (IM). You also have access to your email, video conferencing and video calling. And let’s not forget Twitter and Facebook. Medical devices and apps are
Portfolio project Throughout the years of studying for the nursing program, a lot of information have been read, revise and analyzing with the intention of developing a better understanding of the nursing role on the medical field. By being able to look back to a variety of prior papers created as part of the program, the understanding of the intention of those projects become clearer as development of researching, analyzing, critical thinking and understanding of evidence base practice. The rationalization
Ethical Dilemma Assignment In the profession of nursing, nurses are frequently confronted with ethical dilemmas. In the area of pediatrics a nurse should mentally prepare herself for numerous potential scenarios. One such scenario includes the parents of a child refusing blood transfusions that are necessary to save the child’s life. This paper will examine the ethical dilemma in pediatric nursing of a parent’s refusal of blood products for their child; apply relevant principles from the ANA
RUA Ethical Dilemma Karina Jankuc Chamberlain College of Nursing Professor Shakira Henderson August 7, 2014 According to the American Nurses Association, ethics, moral courage, and distress are real life dilemmas that nurses are faced with everyday. “Nurses encounter these dilemmas in situations where our ability to do the right thing is frequently hindered by conflicting values and beliefs of other healthcare providers.” Some nurses may confront the ethical issues directly while others look