ethics module 3

Critical thinking requires nurses to use a systematic and logical process to address the challenges faced during patient care delivery and the utilization of nursing process . Discuss critical thinking abilities a nurse should demonstrate in nursing practice and explain the important critical thinking skills a nurse should utilize during the assessment phase of the nursing process .

Review the American Nurses Association (2021) definitions and concepts related to competence:    “A competency is an expected level of performance that integrates knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment. Knowledge encompasses thinking, understanding of science and humanities, professional standards of practice, and insights gained from context, practical experiences, personal capabilities, and leadership performance. Skills include psychomotor, communication, interpersonal, and diagnostic skills. Ability is the capacity to act effectively. It requires listening, integrity, knowledge of one’s strengths and weaknesses, positive self-regard, emotional intelligence, and openness to feedback.” (American Nurses Association, 2021, p. 146) Provide an explanation for what it means to you to achieve the nursing competencies, patient-centered care, and nursing judgment.   Review the American Nurses Association (2021) definitions and concepts related to competence:    “A competency is an…

Define 'professional boundaries'. How many guiding principles does the nursing and midwifery board provide to guide nurses for safe professional practice?

Discuss the function of each standard of the ANA scope and standards of nursing administration as it relates to creating a culture of quality and safety for patients, staff and others; a supportive professional practice environment; and a culture that supports legal, ethical and regulatory considerations.

1-Select an aspect of nursing leadership and/or management aspect of nursing leadership and/or management is staff satisfaction 2) Chose a specific type of healthcare organization/setting. For example you may wish to consider a local hospital, outpatient clinic, or rehabilitation center/nursing home on which to focus the paper. 3) Utilizing a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed, evidence-based references from materials found in the library, class, and your text books, apply nursing leadership and/or management concepts and theories to critically analyze the key aspect you have chosen. Discuss how the key aspect you have selected relates to the healthcare organization/setting you have chosen. 4) Consider the following questions as you develop your paper: a. What is the current state of the key aspect you have chosen in regards to the setting you have identified. Consider including its importance, change in value over time (has it become more or less important), and does it have a critical…

The nurse has completed an initial assessment of a newly admitted client and is applying the nursing process to plan the client's care. What principle should the nurse apply when using the nursing process? Each step is independent of the others. It is ongoing and continuous. It is used primarily in acute care settings It involves independent nursing WHY OPTIONS 3 AND 4 IS INCORRECT?

Describe the significance of evidence-based practice in nursing. Include in your answer how it influences patient care outcomes, the role of nurses in implementing evidence- based practice, and potential challenges nurses might face in integrating evidence- based practice into clinical settings.

The ANA’s Scope and Standards of Practice establish that nurses engage in self-reflection of professional knowledge (Standard 16), participate in continual professional development (Standard 13), and participate in professional activities and organizations for professional growth and influence (Standard 12). One way to meet these standards is to become a member of professional organizations.   Standard 12: Leadership - The registered nurse leads within the profession and practice setting. Standard 13: Education - The registered nurse seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Standard 16: Professional Practice Evaluation - The registered nurse evaluates one’s own and others’ nursing practice.   Name three professional nursing organizations  and explain how the organization can assist you with your entry into practice and with meeting ANA Standards 12, 13, 16?

As a nurse, ensuring proper identification of your clients is a top priority safety issue. QSEN and the National Patient Safety goals put client identification high on the list of safety precautions. Using appropriate strategies, such as evidence-based tools and checklists, can add to the value of measurement of certain client conditions that will lead to quality care. Nurses play a role as a change agent when necessary, to improve nursing outcomes and increase job satisfaction. Mention 7 examples of safety issues, using checklists, and being an agent for change?

A student nurse knows that Nursing Informatics affects almost all fields of nursing. Which of the following statement suggests that the student nurse NEEDS FURTHER research on the scope and tenets of Nursing Informatics? a. It can aid managers and administrators of hospitals plan rotation of staffs, budget projects, and evaluate overall quality of performance in healthcare delivery. b. Nursing informatics solely includes non-clinical aspect of nursing c. Use of PDA’s, simulated e-learning environment, and Smartphone’s to assist nursing students’ learning. d. Human factors are interwoven in practice

What nursing theory best describes of understanding of nursing practice? How do this standards of nursing practice relate to the various nursing theories?

What are factors that could greatly affect or depend the success of discharge teaching?   Why is Discharge Teaching important in Perioperative Nursing?  Give a specific patient-nurse interaction scenario on this concept and how nurses can make an impact

Use of Personal Communication Devices in Patient Care Settings How can the use of the nurse’s personal communication device(s) impact patient care positively and/or negatively? What are the ethical and legal implications? What does the professional literature say about how communication devices can support safe nursing practice?

Give at least 5 important nursing considerations that nurses need to focus in the care of client 24-48 hours after normal delivery

Quality & Safety Discuss factors that influence quality and safety in healthcare. Review the definitions, attributes, and criteria associated with quality and safety. Explain the impact of quality and safety initiatives on the delivery of health care. Discuss Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) and what it means for patient and nurse safety. Review associated attributes and the QSEN competencies Examine current National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) for hospitals, long-term care, and other facilities. Review what these goals are. Know why they are in place. Review the Joint Commission (JC or TJC) Standards and how they affect safety for the nurse, patient, and facility. Go to the website and review standards.

Outline the concept of professional accountability as it pertains to nursing. Provide examples of how a nurse demonstrates professional accountability in clinical expertise, the nursing process, and evidence-based practice.

What  is the American Nurses Association's synthesis definition of professional nursing OR synthesis of the American Nurses Association's definition of professional nursing? Core professional nursing values from the "Code of Ethics for Nurses," and Carper's (1978) Fundamental Patterns of Knowing?

A registered nurse is preparing to delegate client care to a practical nurse. What are three factors that the RN should consider before delegating to the PN?

Identify and describe primary health nursing role explaining why it can be considered a PHC role. and Analyse how a primary health nurse employed in this role would identify the health needs of their client group.    Discuss what type of clients use the services provided by a nurse working in this role and how the nurse would determine the health concerns of the client group and the factors that may influence this.

Describe each element of thoughtful, person-centered practice: the nurse’s personal attributes, knowledge base, and blended and QSENcompetencies; clinical reasoning, judgment,and decision making; person-centered nursingprocess; and reflective practice leading topersonal learning.

A new nurse is incorporating the six (6) QSEN competencies learning in school into providing client care. The nurse is aware that knowledge, skill, and attitudes about competencies assist in maintaining a safe environment. Name these six QSEN competencies