spelling errors can make them difficult to read. Legal nurse consultants play a pivotal role not only in translating medical records but in identifying their legal significance, including standards of care, causation and damages. But even LNCs can have trouble interpreting records when the handwritten documentation is illegible. As nurses, we've all had to deal with physicians and others who have really bad handwriting. In a clinical situation, the nurse can speak with the physician to ask for clarification
registered nurse (RN). Amongst the opportunities also come additional expectations and responsibilities. In the new testament Jesus Christ refers to this by saying much is required of those that have received much (Luke 12:48). This is true for BSN-prepared RNs, but one must consider the risks and the benefits. Opportunities and Expectations Job Employment Opportunities for BSN-Prepared Nurses Having a BSN makes it easier to get a specific desired position. Among other things a BSN prepared nurse is
Essentials play an integral role in defining the core foundational competencies that a Advanced Nursing Practitioner should pursue in the career development plan. One of my primary career goals is to be an enthusiastic and a compassionate advanced nurse practitioner that applies evidence-based practice and skills in the treatment development plan that increases the patient outcomes in all settings. Perhaps the most vital DNP Essential that resonates with this career goal is Essential IV that emphasizes
titled “A Wake-up Call” (Marilyn S. Fetter 2011). Mistakes or errors implemented by nurses nationwide not only kill but injure thousands. This perception of practicing nurses continuously causing errors and mistakes can be changed and something can be done about it. Although, rare cases of nursing malpractice are still on the rise. Malpractice is a serious case in which can be avoided completely by a skilled nurse who in which follows standards and safety precautions to accurately and correctly care
become a person? Should abortion remain legal? If made illegal will women’s health suffer as back alley abortions are performed? These are some of the many questions that are asked when the topic of abortion is discussed. For the time being abortions are legal since the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision legalized it. This law is in direct opposition of many health care workers and nurses’ personal moral and ethical beliefs, therefore, we as nurses must examine our own surrounding and beliefs
literature, identifying the ethical and legal issues and principals involved on an ethical decision or action. It will examine the possible courses of actions health care practitioners that can be faced with the chosen ethical dilemma, whilst focusing on the for and against arguments that support and reject those available actions. Drawing to an ending that makes and ethically sound decision on what health care practitioners are ‘ought’ to do in this dilemma. Nurses face ethical issues each day regardless
Registered nurses who decide to further their education can choose to pursue professions in many different specialties. Some examples include becoming a nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse educator, forensic nurse, or a legal nurse consultant. Nurse anesthetists are professionals who safely administer anesthesia to patients. In order to become one, there are specific educational requirements, certifications, and different skills one must obtain. Job Description Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Nurses are one of the most valuable resources in any healthcare organization (Longest, Rakich, & Darr, 2006). Nurses play an important role as members of the multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Nurses help organizations to achieve its mission and vision and meet its goals and objectives. Nursing care is vital to the provision of the healthcare delivery system in promoting health and wellness, preventing illness, restoring health, caring for disabled, and helping dying patients and their families
popular among medical staff for venting and commiserating with one another, and by using insider terms specific to the medical field, it allows for co-worker bonding. Much of the slang is derogatory so is not used in documentation because it can create legal implications by patients. Some of the words are not as harsh or hurtful such as the term “Mets” which means metastases. There are many examples of offensive demeaning slang, which refer to the patients or their condition or disease or even refer to
INTRODUCTION Healthcare industry is not exempted from sexual harassment, more than 50% of female nurses, physicians and students report being harassed in their workplace, sexual harassment has had a long and unfortunate history in the healthcare sector. According to Buzz Feed News, at least 3,085 employees at general medical and surgical hospitals filed claims of sexual harassment with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) between the years 1995 and 2016. Most harassment
1. Legal, ethical and professional principle frameworks underpin all fields of nursing, and it is a requirement for all Registered Nurses to be competent and knowledgeable, act with integrity and maintain professional standards set out by Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC, 2015). Working with multidisciplinary teams within our profession, it is important to acknowledge and recognise the way in which all the professionals are guided by law and their independent regulatory bodies. The needs of the
The organizations that use contracts may make use of more than one contract. The contracting process could segregate pharmaceuticals from consultants. The segregation permits renegotiations for a specific purpose. Consultant services generally incorporate policy and procedure updates related to state and federal regulatory compliance, quality assurance programs, and staff education. The contracts may update professional services as it relates to a change in populations. The inclusion of a sub-acute
13-14). These passages are interpreted by Jehovah's witnesses as forbidding the transfusion of any blood products. The following presentation will address legal and ethical issues that can arise from this scenario. Keywords: Jehovah’s Witness, blood transfusion, blood, faith. Administration of Blood Products to Jehovah’s Witnesses Nurses are faced with harsh realities everyday; but what happens when young lives are at stake and decisions are being handled by the parents. This paper will explore
Licensed practical nurses (LPN 's) fill an important role in modern health care practices. Their primary job duty is to provide routine care, observe patients’ health, assist doctors and registered nurses, and communicate instructions to patients regarding medication, home-based care, and preventative lifestyle changes (Hill). A Licensed Practical Nurse has various of roles that they have to manage on a day to day basis, such as being an advocate for their patients, an educator, being a counselor
is one of the most promising occupations in the United States, the emergence for the need of nurses in the community benefits the place to make lives better. While a judge and jurors are putting the criminal away, forensic nurses are the ones who approach the victim in a more personal manor. Forensic Nurses in the community make the alleviation of pain and trauma better for patients.  Forensic nurses care for most rape victims and are on staff at hospitals. They help gather evidence from pelvic
“Medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, doctor, or other health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, causes an injury to a patient” (ABPLA). The problem with medical malpractice involves malpractice claims, unnecessary procedures, the general system, communication issues, and reform efforts. Although medical malpractice is a significant concern, much is being done to address this problem. Many medical practice claims have been made over the years. Around 85,000 claims are
Right to Life’s objective is to “pursue the legal recognition of the status of unborn children as human beings endowed with an unalienable right to life” (Right to Life). Right to Life value the life of the unborn zygote, embryo or fetus, because they believe that whatever stage of pregnancy that
Many treatments within the medical field have been considered controversial, but even after seventy-eight years of use electroconvulsive therapy, also referred to as ECT, is still one of the most questionable treatments. Just like any other treatment ECT has its risk and advantages, but it seems to have an even more negative connotation than other controversial treatments due to its violent history. Throughout the seventy-eight years that ECT has been around, research has been done to learn more
coordinate care (Reed, & Hepburn, 1999). In most teams, senior geriatrician plays the role of a team leader (Lee, Dooley, Ory, & Sumaya, 2013).He collaboratively works with other health professionals who specialize in caring for elders including geriatric nurses, occupational therapist, psycho-geriatricians, geriatric pharmacists etc. His collaborative work facilitates the most efficient and appropriate use of health care services and enhances the development of health care system (Lee, Dooley, Ory, & Sumaya
These are all traits that leaders possess. In this paper we will address and identify the nursing student Mayra’s leadership style along with any changes that she would make to that style. We will also cover the leadership style of the distinguished Nurse Loretta C. Ford, along with a brief summary of her successes, challenges and the legacy that she has left in nursing. The nursing students’ leadership style was that of a team leader. This style consists of a high task and high relationship oriented