Nursing - Unprofessional Conduct
Unprofessional Conduct according to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing is detailed in ASBN Rules and Regulations, Chapter 7, Section XV, #6. The section states the following conduct are considered unprofessional. Failing to assess, evaluate, and intervene, Incorrect documentation, Missappropriation of residents property, Medication and Treatment errors, Performing or attempting to perform procedures that the nurse is untrained to do, Violating confidentiality. Neglect/Abuse or failure to report these incidents, Failing to report violations or attempted violations to the ASBN, Inappropriate delegation of duties, Failing to supervise, Practicing when unfit.
To report alleged violations to the ASBN. The person reporting must put the complaint in writing and send to the ASBN. Anyone can report violations to the ASBN but Nurses are obligated to report to the ASBN. When reporting they want the sentinel event or the violation and patterns of behavior of the individual. The written complaint must contain Who, What, When, Where.
What is Abandonment? According to the ASBN abandonment is broken down into two categories patient abandonment and job abandonment. Patient abandonment is the nurse taking the assignment and establishing a nurse-patient relationship then severing that nurse-patient relationship without giving reasonable notice to the appropriate person (supervisor, employer) so that arrangements can be made for continuation of nursing care by others. The employer may have another meaning of abandonment, staying over shifts when there is no relief, making the nurse work on scheduled off days. These situations are not governed by ASBN and are not punishable. The employer can fire you for these offenses though.
The ABSN have set guidelines for convictions for crimes that bar you from holding license in the state of Arkansas. These convictions are as stated. Capital murder, murder 1st and 2nd degree, battery 1st degree, sexual indecency/assault, incest, child pornography, offenses against the family, felony adult abuse, theft of property, promotion of prostitution 1st degree, stalking, arson, endangering the welfare of a minor 1st degree, aggravated robbery, terrorist threatening 1st degree, kidnapping, robbery, violations of uniform controlled substances act. If an nurse that is convicted of one of these crimes may voluntarily surrender there license. When the court requirements are met the convicted nurse may submit a request for a wavier. With the waiver request the nurse must provide evidence that thee court order has been met, rehabilitation, and provide letters of reference.
One of the Board’s responsibility is to conduct disciplinary proceedings. Conducting disciplinary responsibility relates to the mission of NSBON because it ensures that the public’s safety is protected. Conducting disciplinary proceedings ensures that nursing practice acts and laws are followed. In doing this, NSBON is ensuring the safety of the public by considering whether a violation has been committed. The suspension or
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Approximately 100 years ago a Board of Nursing (BON) was established to help ensure the protection of society through rules and regulations of proper nursing practice. The goal of the BON is to provide “regulatory excellence for public health, safety and welfare” (National Council of State Board of Nursing [NCSBN], n.d., para. 1). The duties of the board is to implement the Nurses Practice Act, handle licensures, accredit nursing programs, develop policies, rules, and regulations and develop standard practice (NCSBN, n.d.). As we continue throughout this paper we will be looking specifically at the Mississippi Board of Nursing (MSBN) and how it is governed.
“A nurse may subject herself to a malpractice action if she accepts a work assignment that she is not competent to perform. On the other hand, refusing to perform an assignment may be considered patient abandonment, which may also bring a malpractice action or government investigation. Abandonment may also be found when a nurse does not observe a patient frequently enough, fails to find adequate coverage when the nurse ceases to treat the patient or fails to bring in a qualified professional when required by the patient's condition. The liability of the nurse often becomes the liability of the health care facility because nurses often act as agents for the facility” (Nursing Law Manual
middle of paper ... ... In this case, if a nurse does something out of the scope and a client falls into trouble, it may affect the nurse legally. Even the nurse can be imprisoned.
This essay explores the ethical issues that arise on the delivery of healthcare delivered to a client. One of the expert abilities for nursing states that medical attendants ought to "integrate knowledge of ethical and legal aspects of healthcare and professional values into nursing practice". Medical attendants have an ethical and professional responsibility to assess and continually evaluate restraining a client as "doing good or harm" to minimize restraints for clients in their care. This essay will firstly discuss of ethical issues that have been lied behind the scenario, secondly ethical perspective and an alternative perspective of the issue, thirdly it will discuss of human dignity and right, professional code and conduct,
Nurses as part of regulated health care practitioners are responsible and accountable to abide by the standards, codes and guidelines of nursing practice (NMBA, 2016). The nurse in the case study has breached the standard 1.4 of the Registered nurse standards for practice. According to standard 1.4 the registered nurse should comply with "legislation, regulation, policies, guidelines and other standards or requirements relevant to the context of practice” when making decisions because this will be the foundation of the nurse in delivering high quality services (NMBA, 2016). The nurse in the scenario did not follow the hospital policy concerning “Between the Flags” or “red zone” and a doctor should be notified in this condition. Furthermore, the nurse failed to effectively respond to a deteriorating
Within the field of radiology, there are: (1) radiologists who are physicians specializing in interpreting diagnostic images in connection with diagnosing illnesses and injuries and monitoring medical conditions in relation to many other areas of clinical medicine; (2) radiological nurses specialize in providing nursing services exclusively in connection with radiological medicine; (3) radiologist assistants are the first line of support for radiological physicians and perform many of the procedures and tests ordered by radiologists; and (4) radiological technologists operate and maintain some of the sophisticated medical imaging systems and tools and work side-by-side radiologist assistants and radiologists in conducting the diagnostic tests on patients.
Depending on the time of surgery, the nurse may admit and discharge the same patient within the timeframe of his or her shift. The nurse obtains a history and physical (H&P) along with the progress notes from the operating surgeon or another licensed personnel written within the last twenty-four hours. The nurse sets the patient up with a peripheral intravenous line before surgery. He or she will interview the patient regarding the last time they ate and/or drank, what medications they take, and when the last medication dose was taken. The nurse also assesses the patient to see if he or she understands the procedure they are there for and asks if they have any questions or concerns. Depending on the health of the patient and what surgical procedure they will be subjected to, either a focused or full health assessment is performed. The nurse also makes sure that all labs pertinent to the patient have been obtained. These labs include a negative pregnancy test (or proof of a negative test within the last seven days) for any patient that could possibly be pregnant, even if the patient is currently menstruating, a finger-stick blood sugar test for all diabetic patients, a blood test for potassium levels for patients with end stage renal disease, and a prothrombin time or international normalized ratio test for patients on Coumadin. The nurse also makes sure that
According to American Nurses Association (ANA), (2010) “the nurse promotes, advocates for and strives to protect the heath, safety and right of the patient” (p. 6). Nursing responsibilities should be acted at the highest standard and must be based on legal and ethical obligations.
Nurses continually strive to bring holistic, efficient, and safe care to their patients. However, if the safety and well-being of the nurses are threatened or compromised, it is difficult for nurses to work effectively and efficiently. Therefore, the position of the American Nurses Association (ANA) advocate that every nursing professional have the right to work in a healthy work environment free of abusive behavior such as bullying, hostility, lateral abuse and violence, sexual harassment, intimidation, abuse of authority and position and reprisal for speaking out against abuses (American Nurses Association, 2012).
The human environment in addition to the patients and families. Radiologist will work and interact with different types of personnel. In the technological environment radiologist will use different types of scans on each patients. Which these may include MRIS, CT scans, X-RAY machines, PET scans, and other forms of nuclear radiology; Also ultrasound and mammography.
A nurse’s education is critical in every aspect. Education is so important, that he or she must get their license renewed every three years, by the state board of where they live. There are many types of degrees for
The nursing code of ethics has a very standard definition. It is the base on how nurses should guide themselves in conduct by making the right decision regarding ethical issues. According to the National Student Nurses Association “students of nursing have a responsibility to society in learning the academic theory and clinical skills needed to provide nursing care” (2003). In the clinical setting nurses have a lot of responsibilities while caring for an ill patient, they have the obligation to practice their profession with compassion, love, and respect the uniqueness of each patient, as nurses we are not supposed to deny care to a patient because of their economic status, their skin color, race, or the nature of health problems, we are here to help the people in need in particular those of susceptible populations. The NSNA states that the code of conduct is based on an understanding that to practice nursing as a student is an agreement that trust and honesty is depended on us by society. The announcement of the code provided direction for the nursing student in the personal development of an ethical foundation and not limited to the academic or clinical environment but can assist in the holistic development of a person. (National Student Nurses Association, 2003)
One of the many categories would be that of the circulating nurse. Ensuring that the operating room is set up correctly based on the preference of the surgeon, the circulating nurse makes sure all the necessary equipment’s are in place, functioning appropriately, likewise ready to go. In addition, the circulating nurse also verifies the patient identity, surgical site, and consent with the surgeon upon entering the operating room to make sure that they are all the same page, before proceeding with the schedule procedure. Yet another function of the circulating nurse is to make sure that the patient is positioned correctly on the surgical table, hooking up the basic suctions needed, and assisting the anesthesiologist or anesthetist during intubation. Moreover, monitoring the overall condition of the