American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements, provision 1 states, “the nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by consideration of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems” "(About Code of Ethics," 2017). In order to provide quality care to the homeless population, the community health nurse is challenged to put aside her own preconceived opinions about drug addiction, alcohol abuse, mental illness and the assumed unwillingness to care for oneself. “While trying to help clients negotiate ‘the system’ the professionals may face a client’s noncompliance with medical regimes, drug abuse, and even stealing or selling medical resources” (Hunter, 1993, p. 139). Provision 3 of the ANA Code of Ethics affirms, “the nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety and rights
A certified register nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is an advance practice nurse who collaborates with doctors, anesthesiologist and other medical professionals. They are qualified to make their own judgments of anesthesia care based on their education, licensure, and certification. Before any CRNA delivers anesthesia they must first evaluate their patient, talk to them about the procedures. They also can provide pain management. Furthermore, CRNAs are legally responsible for the anesthesia care they provide and are recognized in state law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Ethical Issues in Nursing: Nurse-Patient Ratios Megan Harvey, Katie McKelvery, Erica Robbins & Cassandra Tingley St. Johns River State College March 2018 Ethical Issues in Nursing: Nurse-Patient Ratios Every day nurses are faced with ethical dilemmas. Challenges in these situations are becoming more and more complex due to increasing workload and sicker patients. When a nursing unit is understaffed not only are nurses more likely to become burnt out, but their patients are far less likely to receive the quality of care they deserve. The problem is that the Federal regulations require hospitals who participate in Medicare to “have ‘adequate’ numbers of licensed nurses (RN, LPN, CNA) to provide care to all patients as needed,” but the regulations
The article describes correctional nursing as one of the hardest jobs to keep values in such, ethically and legally in a sense of what it means to be a nurse. The reason their job is so hard is they have to set aside their feelings and view on things they don’t necessarily agree with. Whereas, nurses in a hospital setting or clinic don’t have to make or choice if they want to help a patient, they just do because it’s the duty of the nurse under the American Nurse Association. The correctional nurse has to be able to deal with incarcerated inmates every day and on a daily basis. They have to be trustworthy of the inmates who may have done something against their beliefs and religion.
D-The patient arrived on time for her session and informed this writer that she has decided to remain with the clinic as she learned on her own that no detox facility will accept her because she is testing negative and currently on methadone. The patient further mentioned that she is questioning as to whether or not her sister and her mother would help her as they said they would; however, the patient had a moment and looked back when her family did not help her as she struggled with her children. Furthermore, the patient reports, her sister did not give her the $80.00 for her rent. The patient reports that she had asked some guy for assistance. This writer addressed with the patient about her employment status and money management.
I believe that our patients have many basic rights that must always be provided, and must always be upheld. Our ethical duty as healthcare professionals ensure that we must give our patients these basic rights so we can provide the highest level of care possible. These basic rights include, privacy, respect, and also patients should be given the opportunity to give informed consent, among many other things. First and foremost, our patients must always be provided with a high level of privacy. Privacy allows our patients to feel comfortable coming to our healthcare facility and not have to worry about their confidential medical information getting released to anyone from the outside.
It is important for the patient to understand the care they are receiving and to understand the steps and procedures that need to be carried out in order for them to receive the appropriate care which responds to their needs. As a patient I would also expect my nurse to listen to my concerns and take these on board so that they can listen and respect my decisions about the care I wish to receive, and that they respect my right to confidentiality. It is also important that as nurses we don't judge people or label them as we don't know them. When these steps are taken then I can trust that the nurse is acting in the best interest of the patient and this would make them feel valued and respected as a
When delegating tasks it is important to look at the specific situation. In this scenario the charge nurse Sherry is responsible for making sure that the task delegated to another nurse or nursing assistant is appropriate for his or her scope of practice (Mueller & Vogelsmeier, 2013). Even though a task is delegated, the nurse is still responsible for it to be completed correctly and safely (Ohio Board of Nursing, 2015). Sherry should also be familiar with the experience of her staff for the day, as well as the responsibilities of each job title.
Being a nurse is not always as easy and picture perfect as people paint it to be. A nurse is expected to act perfectly professional, even when tears, anger and all-around emotions are begging to come out. A nurse must always be the one that has their life together, especially when others do not. They are there to be the ones to hold and care for others in desperate times of need. Nurses are expected to be more than just a nurse, but rather an advocate, caregiver, support system and professional.
Nursing I believe that nursing is the art of caring, promotion of health and knowledge of sciences that meets the needs of my patients that I will be taking care of, but most important of all you have to have passion for this profession. If I do not have passion for this profession, then this will affect every aspect of care that I give to my patients because this will show them that I do not care for my job and they their wellbeing. I will be taking many active roles in my patients lives and health so having an understanding of what nursing entails is vital to my patients. My goal for my patients and their family’s is to assist them with achieving their optimal level of health and understanding of their illness.
However, a competent nurse in my mind should try to avoid those personal factors while giving care to patients. The basic responsibilities of nurse are promote health and give care to patients. Even the belief of patient is different from me, I will still try to respect individual differences and give standardized care as it is my role to be fair while treating different patients and not to be judgmental. Attitude determines the altitude of our
My philosophy in nursing is that it is important for one to carry their personal, moral, ethical values with them at all times. Nurses have a duty to serve the community to deliver a harmless, holistic, patient-centered care. Patients should be treated fairly and equally according to their cultural customs. They should all be cared for regardless of whether they are rich or poor; as long as a patient requires medical services, they should be attended without any prejudice. Patients are human beings and not just a room number or medical conditions.
This assignment is a reflection of ethical dilemmas in nursing practice as a registered nurse; this paper is based on the group assignment which was completed for NURS3004. This reflection will include an explanation of the role that I portrayed in the group, the preparation that I did for the role, what could have been done differently, how this group assignment has impacted me in terms of working in a team and finally explain how this assignment will assist me in my future clinical practice as a newly registered nurse. The role that I played in the group was a patient who has a mental health disorder and I didn’t want his mother to know about the illness, as a front it seemed as though we had a close relationship. When my mother leaves the room I asked the nurse to keep my illness confidential as she does not really understand it.
Proper communication and interaction are some of the most fundamental elements of successful nursing. It is very easy to occur a miscommunication when not all the healthcare providers are in same pace. Miscommunication can occur during end off shift report among the nurses. Some of the factors of miscommunication includes; it is a busy time when nurses are giving report, they are tired, wants to make shortcut, and language barrier. Furthermore, nurses that are trained in foreign country have difference in nursing practice.
A nurse must keep up to date on education and new processes in health-care, so they can provide the best care. As a nurse, you have promised to give each of your patients the best care that can possibly be given. Nurses must follow a code of ethics, to act safely, provide ethical care no matter how they feel about the patient or the reason they are in your care. Following this code of ethics shows your commitment to caring for people and society, it is a guide of ethics and standards to follow to keep everyone safe. Nursing is also a wonderful opportunity to meet hundreds of people from almost every nationality and every walk of life.
