Discussion 4: Legal /Ethical Considerations In Nursing Conduct – Coach Hawkins
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All initial (primary) posts are due on Wed 11:59. A 10% deduction per day will occur up to 72 hours after which the initial will not be accepted. Response (to 1 peer) is due on Sunday 11:59 and will not be accepted late and will receive a zero.
In order to complete this assignment, you should first become knowledgeable about reporting illegal, unethical or unsafe conduct so that you may provide additional information, dispel any myths, and be able to articulate your own position clearly and accurately.
Primary Post (minimum 300 words)
1. List the reasons given for not reporting illegal, unethical or unsafe conduct. Which reasons are listed most frequently?
2. What is your employer’s and/or board of nursing’s position on reporting illegal, unethical or unsafe conduct?
3. What influences your decision regarding reporting illegal, unethical or unsafe conduct?
4. What advice would you give to a new nurse seeking this information?
5. Cite the information source you referred to for this information (may include board of nursing website, employer policy or other resource)
Response to 1 Peer (minimum 150 words)
1. Consider your peer responses. Are they similar or different than yours?
2. How often should you review your employer’s position or the board of nursing reporting illegal, unethical or unsafe conduct?
See assignment rubric for grading criteria (click on 3 dots above assignment description)
The goal of this module is to explore the nurse’s role in assuring safe workplace functioning. Nurses are responsible for assuring a safe workplace, which may include reporting peer actions to the employer and/or state board of nursing. It is essential to be aware of the regulatory compliance requirements of your workplace and state board of nursing in these matters. There can be a reluctance to report suspected ethical violations to others, your discussion this week will explore why this reluctance exists.
Module 4 Instructional Activities
Module Level Student Learning Outcomes
Expand awareness of regulatory policies relevant to the functioning and solvency of healthcare systems
Explore ethical standards related to safe provision of nursing care
Review legal and ethical trends in clinical practice that impact nursing care
Explore impact of moral distress on healthcare systems
View Video
Substance Use Disorder in Nursing (Links to an external site.) (~ 11 minutes)
Read/Review
Click here (Links to an external site.)to review the ANA Code of Ethics (2015) – Consider Provisions 3.4, 3.5 & 3.6
Nursing Ethical Considerations – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf.pdf
Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing-2.pdf
Module Reflection Questions
What does the code of ethics inform nurses regarding acting on questionable practice?
How do the policies in your workplace align with the ANA Code of Ethics?
As you prepare for the discussion board this week, consider what mechanisms are in place to protect those that report unsafe nursing practice.
Is there an ethics review board at your organization? Are there nurse representatives on this board?
How do state board of nursing use ethical decision making in determining sanctions against nurse violations?
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