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Nursing Council of Jamaica

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What is one of the responsibilities of a registered nurse according to the text?

Function within the legal boundaries of nursing practice (correct)
Advocate for healthcare policy change
Prescribe medication without physician oversight
Conduct medical research independently

Which organization's code of ethics is referenced in the text?

World Health Organization (WHO)
Red Cross
Doctors Without Borders
International Council of Nurses (ICN) (correct)

What is a topic covered in the session(s) according to the text?

Legal implications of nursing practice (correct)
Financial accounting principles
Agricultural practices in Jamaica
Space exploration technologies

What is a specific area of focus for the Nursing Council of Jamaica according to the text?

<p>Nurses & Midwives Act (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for nurses as per the text?

<p>Accept responsibility for individual nursing actions and continued competence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Legal boundaries of nursing

Registered nurses must practice within established legal limits to ensure safety and accountability.

ICN Code of Ethics

Guiding principles for nursing practice according to the International Council of Nurses.

Legal implications in nursing

Understanding legal duties and responsibilities is essential for nursing practice and patient care.

Nurses & Midwives Act

A legislative framework that governs nursing and midwifery practices in Jamaica.

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Responsibility for nursing actions

Nurses must accept accountability for their decisions and maintain their skills through continual learning.

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Study Notes

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

One of the responsibilities of a registered nurse is to uphold the Code of Ethics of the International Council of Nurses (ICN).

Code of Ethics

The International Council of Nurses' (ICN) Code of Ethics is referenced in the text.

Session Topics

A topic covered in the session(s) is ethics in nursing practice.