Knowledge And Practice Of Acute Care : Obtaining Blood Samples From Peripheral Intravenous Catheters

Following professional standards and ethical codes, including working within the scope of practice, while providing safe, competent, and ethical care through self-regulation and professional presence is crucial when creating a professional environment. According to the federal professional nursing organization (CNA code of ethics), nursing as a profession is described as self-regulating, thus there is an obligation to follow a code of ethics, while maintaining a professional presence and exemplifying appropriate boundaries in support of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship. Similar to the (CNA code of ethics), the CNO regulatory body for nursing in Ontario, emphasizes a central focus around client care. However, where I found the regulating bodies to contrast one another is that the (CNA coe) emphasizes its code of ethics and determinants of health, while the (CNO-prof stnds) manages professional misconduct, for example a breach in the therapeutic relationship, while promoting an obligation to continually strengthen ones own

A profession can be defined as a “prestigious occupation with a high degree of identification among its member that requires a length and rigorous education in an intellectually demanding and theoretically based course of study; that engages in rigorous self-regulation and control; that holds authority over clients; and that puts service to society above simple self interest” (Schwirian, 1998, p. 6). Nursing is just that, and with its specific body of knowledge, standards, and codes of ethics, it is only fitting that it be self-regulated (College of Nurses of Ontario, 2012). The College of Nurses works with registered nurses, registered practical nurses, and nurse practioners to determine whether or not standards and best practices are met and that the public’s safety is protected.

When nurses are held to a professional standard, staffing becomes safer and more efficient. The professional standard created by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics (ANACEN) for Nurses is commonly used. The standard is made up of nine points that ensure patients will receive the highest quality of care. The purpose of the standard is to determine whether nurses have the assets, abilities, responsibility, and expertise to make judgments concerning professional practice and optimum care for patients and families (Clevenger, et al. 2005). The goal of safe staffing is to provide optimal care for patients and the patients’ families, so facilities should invest in nurses with a high degree of professionalism who can

In today’s world of nursing it takes a very special, kind, caring, compassionate, and patient person to make a good nurse. Nurses today have very fast paced and busy working conditions. Looking towards the future, I know it is important to know and understand what is fully expected of me. The standard, regulations and expectations of Practical nurses today takes a very responsible and professional person. Idaho State Board of Nursing’s vision statement is the following “Advancing trust in Idaho’s nursing workforce through regulatory excellence”. (site)

Registered Nurses are regulated across the United States by organizations such as the National League for Nursing and the American Nurses Association. In addition to these organizations, each state has their own Board of Nursing who regulates state requirements of nursing education programs. A nurse’s character can be defined within the provisions of the Code of Ethics created by the ANA. Inside the provisions from the Code of Ethics are professional traits that are needed to work together in an interdisciplinary team. The four traits I use the most in nursing are accountability, respect, integrity, and collaboration. Core values are not the only

American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Professional Performance explains how all registered nurses do their work and activities consistently according to their professions that promote the wellbeing of their patients and communities (ANA, 2010a). The standards provide a mechanism to patients that they are been taken good care of and that the nurses know exactly what to do so as to provide high-quality care and the measures are in place to determine whether nursing care meets the standards. These activities are related to performance like ethics, quality of practice, education, communication, resources, leadership, environmental health, professional practice evaluation, and evidence-based practice and research. Registered nurses are responsible for their professional actions to themselves, their patients, their peers, and the community at large.

The decision either to perform or not to perform a cardiac catheterization in a patient who also has acute renal failure can be a difficult decision to reach. Diagnostic blood and urine tests can prove to be beneficial in helping the provider make such a tough decision. The contrast used in the cardiac catheterization can harm the function of the kidneys, and it can push the patient from acute to chronic renal failure, which can influence quality of life as well as morbidity and mortality. When a patient has chest pain, the nurse practitioner should perform a thorough assessment to ensure the angina is cardiac-related and not from another source, such as pleuritic chest pain or muscular chest pain (Grossman & Porth, 2014). Once it is confirmed by one’s assessment that the chest pain is cardiac-related, then one should look at serum diagnostic results, such as the cardiac enzymes.

As an individual’s ethics will play a large part in their practice, there are specific guidelines and legislation that exist to ensure that nurses, as well as other health professionals, practice in a way that is ethical (Avery, 2013). These laws further exists to attempt to simplify the ethical issues that sometimes present in nursing practice and to attempt to guide one’s actions. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) provides guidance to nurses by providing a number of professional codes and guidelines (Avery, 2013). The NMBA has developed a code of ethics for nurses comprising of eight codes (Avery, 2013). These are as follows; 1) Nurses value quality nursing care for all people; 2) Nurses value respect and kindness for self and others;

A professional nurse is one who puts the needs and importance of patient care above all others. While striving for professionalism, nurses need compassion, patience, empathy, strong moral and ethics, accountability and the commitment to always act in the best interest of their patients. Nurses are held accountable for providing quality, safe, and effective nursing care (Hood, 2014). A professional nurse has the responsibility to continually improve and implement nursing standards while maintaining integrity by involving themselves in various tasks. Regular involvement in reading professional literature and sharing of evidence- based research with other healthcare personal helps increase knowledge and skills. This nursing ability can be used to encourage the actions of others in the healthcare team resulting in improved patient care. Nurses should encourage each other to become involved in hospital committees, provide an environment to encourage the discussions of ethical dilemmas, promote professional growth of nurses to voice their concerns and share viewpoints to address issues. “A professional nurse should expect to commit to a life of continuous learning growth and development”. (Hood, 2014, pp. 29). Nurses choose this profession to help others. As professional nurses we must maintain our ethics, values, characteristics, and commitment to drive our profession forward (CCN, 2015). Nurses must be autonomous, accountable, and be able to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel. Being autonomous as a nurse means having control over their practice (Hood, 2014). It allows a nurse to take risks while being held accountable for ones’ actions (Hood, 2014).

Delivering high quality and safe healthcare to patients should be the number one priority for all Registered Nurses and all other healthcare professionals in the workplace and community. This applies whether it takes place in homes, schools, small community clinics or larger city hospitals. Over time guidelines and procedures are put in place, constantly monitored and often altered to ensure that proper care is received by each and every patient, no matter the situation or level of care required. Since the patient will spend most of their one on one healthcare time with the Registered Nurse (about one third). Allowing them to participate in their own care is an important part of their hospital stay and the impact of the therapeutic

Professional nurses encounter a variety of legal ethical and bioethical issues on a daily basis. For this reason, it is essential that all nurses are aware of current state and national legislation, acts and guidelines and the implications of these for nursing practices as well as legal processes, principles of open disclosure and the role of a coroner in the health sector. In this way, nurses can adhere to the overarching guidelines for practice as well as working within the code of conduct, competency standards and scope of practice. This paper will provide an overview of legal and ethical parameters of professional nursing practice.

Nurses are largely responsible for providing IV therapy. They are expected to know the risks associated with infusion-related complications, but also how to minimize or avoid these risks. Nursing professionals must closely monitor and assess the patient’s clinical status and protect the patients from any avoidable injury. By broadening their knowledge and skills on IV associated phlebitis, nurses can help enhance patient safety and satisfaction, but also can minimize complications and lower healthcare costs, (Carson et al.,

According to Hall, C. and Ritchie, D. (2013) nurses at all levels are expected to comply with strict ethical guidelines. They are in addition expected to practice according to systems of rules and regulations established by the government and regulatory bodies such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in order to safeguard members of the public, uphold good conduct and promote good provision of care (NMC, 2010).

There are many different variations of healthcare professionals that assist people in regaining and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The career field of licensed nursing is often considered to be one of the most vital professions within the medical community. Registered nurses work to prevent and heal various different types of injuries, diseases, and illnesses. They are also responsible for administering a variety of patient services, consisting of individual patient care, analyzing and monitoring patient medical reports, and also possessing the ability to operate technical medical equipment. As well as, be able provide comfort and emotional support for both physically, and mentally ill patients. All Registered Nurses are responsible for providing patients with quality health care, in compliance with professional standards set forth by the American Nurses Association. As the field continues to rapidly evolve, an increase in responsibility is placed upon registered nurses to maintain a professional standard of care. With the increase in responsibility, the role of registered nurses consistently changes to accommodate individual patient needs. As a result, the rise in responsibility placed on registered nurses correlates to a higher probability of malpractice and negligence occurring within the community. The consequences of malpractice and negligence can

abide by the Standards of Clinical Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses. Within the Code