15 Questions
What is one of the common principles shared by the ethical codes mentioned in the text?
Showing compassion and respect to every individual
What is a key role identified under 'NURSING AS A COLLABORATIVE ROLE' in the text?
Patient advocate
What does the Nurses Bill of Rights emphasize regarding nurses' professional practice?
Independence to practice at the top of their license and credentials
What is moral distress as defined in the text provided?
Knowing the right thing to do but being unable to act due to constraints.
What does moral resilience refer to according to the text?
The ability to maintain or restore integrity in the face of moral challenges.
When might nurses express conscientious objection in nursing practice?
When they are in situations that exceed acceptable moral limits.
What is the main purpose of the Nurse Practice Act in each state?
To regulate the practice and licensure of nursing to protect the public.
What is a requirement for entry into nursing practice as mentioned in the provided text?
Passing the National Council Licensing Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).
What are some disciplinary issues mentioned in the text that could lead to violations of the Nursing Practice Act?
Falsification of clients’ records.
What type of content should individuals avoid sharing, according to the American Nurses Association?
Harmful, disparaging, racist, homophobic, or derogatory content
Where can the principles of social media use for nurses be found?
American Nurses Association website
Which source provides information on nursing licensure and boards of nursing?
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
What is the focus of 'Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Nursing Care'?
Person-centered nursing care
Where can individuals explore moral resilience and ethical practice culture, as mentioned in the text?
American Nurses Association document
Which organization published 'An Explanation of the Scope of RN Practice Including Standardized Procedures' in 1997?
California Board of Nursing
Study Notes
Ethical Principles and Nursing Practice
- Shared principle among ethical codes: respect for autonomy, dignity, and worth of individuals
- Key role in collaborative nursing: coordination and collaboration with healthcare teams
Nursing Rights and Professional Practice
- Nurses Bill of Rights emphasizes: autonomy in professional practice, free from unnecessary constraints
- Focus on safe, ethical, and compassionate care
Moral Distress and Resilience
- Moral distress: emotional pain and suffering experienced when unable to act according to one's core values and beliefs
- Moral resilience: ability to maintain a strong sense of moral integrity despite challenging situations
Conscientious Objection
- Nurses express conscientious objection: when moral beliefs conflict with patient care expectations
Nurse Practice Act
- Main purpose: regulate nursing practice in each state, ensure safe care delivery
- Requirement for entry into nursing practice: licensure
Disciplinary Issues and Violations
- Disciplinary issues leading to violations of the Nursing Practice Act: incompetence, unprofessional conduct, and other unethical behaviors
Professional Online Presence
- American Nurses Association advises: avoiding sharing confidential patient information or personal opinions on social media
- Principles of social media use for nurses can be found: on the American Nurses Association website
Licensure and Boards of Nursing
- Source of information on nursing licensure and boards of nursing: National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Fundamentals of Nursing
- Focus of 'Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Nursing Care': person-centered care and nursing fundamentals
Moral Resilience and Ethical Practice
- Individuals can explore moral resilience and ethical practice culture: on the American Nurses Association website
Scope of RN Practice
- Organization that published 'An Explanation of the Scope of RN Practice Including Standardized Procedures' in 1997: American Nurses Association
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