Ethics In A Nursing Program And In Practice
Ethics In A Nursing Program And In Practice
Compare and examine the consequences of unethical behaviors in a nursing Master’s program and in the nursing practice by providing one example for each.
Nursing Ethics
Nurses play an important role in the promotion of the optimum outcomes for their populations. They utilize evidence-based interventions with the aim of achieving care outcomes that include safety, quality, and efficiency. Nursing ethics guide the decisions that nurses make in undertaking these roles. In addition, the provisions by organizations such as the American Nurses Association inform the care interventions by nurses in their practice. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine what nursing ethics is and provisions by the American Nurses’ Association that guides my practice as a registered nurse.
Nursing Ethics
Ethics are what inform nursing practice. They are universal rules that guide nurses’ conduct and act as the basis for identifying the intentions, motives, and actions that are valued or important for nurses, their populations and practice. Ethics also relates to the right and wrong actions in nursing practice and encompasses the processes that nurses utilize to determine the consequences of their decisions. Nursing ethics also help nurses to address dilemmas and make informed judgments on how to optimize outcomes in the process (Haddad & Geiger, 2022). Nurses apply ethics in different situations such as addressing health disparities, social determinants of health, and advocate for social justice for the vulnerable.
Provision Guidance
The American Nurses’ Association has developed provisions that guide nursing practice. Provision 1 is among the provisions that will affect my practice. The provision requires nurses to practice with respect and compassion for the inherent worth, dignity, and unit attributes that each person possess. There are several ways in which this provision will guide my practice. First, I will accord all my patients, their significant others, and colleagues the respect they deserve. I will uphold the patient’s autonomy in making decisions on issues that affect them. I will also establish relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust with my patients. I will also respect the patients’ right to self-determination. In this case, I will respect the diversity, values, beliefs, and preferences of my patients. I will uphold professionalism when interacting with colleagues (Nursingworld.org, n.d.). This includes collaborating and providing care within my scope of practice and providing professional insights about how to improve care outcomes for my patients.
Provision 3 of American Nurses’ Association will also guide my practice. The provision requires that nurses promotes, protects, and advocates for patients’ rights, safety, and health. Nurses are mainly involved in ensuring the adoption of decisions that protect the needs and rights of their patients. They advocate the use of best practice interventions with the aim of achieving outcomes such as safety, quality, and efficiency. The other role as an advocate entails patient education. I will educate my patients and the diverse populations about their health needs, rights, and how to achieve their health outcomes. Health education empowers populations to take responsibility for their health. I will also uphold the patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality in the use of their data (Nursingworld.org, n.d.). Nurses engage in research to influence their practice. I doing so, I will ensure I adhere to the ethics of nursing research such as informed consent, privacy, and confidentiality.
Conclusion
In summary, ethics is important in nursing practice. They guide the decisions that nurses make in handling different situations they experience in their practice. Provisions 1 and 3 will guide my practice as a nurse. I will strive to develop the competencies that I need to enhance care outcomes for the populations that I serve.
References
Haddad, L. M., & Geiger, R. A. (2022). Nursing Ethical Considerations. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526054/
Nursingworld.org. (n.d.). Code of Ethics for Nurses. ANA. Retrieved January 21, 2023, from https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/ethics/code-of-ethics-for-nurses/
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Discussion Questions (DQ)
Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, include a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words.
Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source.
One or two sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words.
I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.
Weekly Participation
Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately.
In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies.
Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work).
Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.
APA Format and Writing Quality
Familiarize yourself with APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required).
Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation.
I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.
Use of Direct Quotes
I discourage overutilization of direct quotes in DQs and assignments at the Masters’ level and deduct points accordingly.
As Masters’ level students, it is important that you be able to critically analyze and interpret information from journal articles and other resources. Simply restating someone else’s words does not demonstrate an understanding of the content or critical analysis of the content.
Also Read: NR514: EPIDEMIOLOGY & POPULATION HEALTH
It is best to paraphrase content and cite your source.
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Once you have received your report, please review it. This report will show you grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors that can easily be fixed. Take the extra few minutes to review instead of getting counted off for these mistakes.
Review your similarities. Did you forget to cite something? Did you not paraphrase well enough? Is your paper made up of someone else’s thoughts more than your own?
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