Nmc Code Of Care
1.Make the care of people your first concern, treating them as individuals and respecting their dignity
Recognizing and treating people as unique and valued persons are requirements to live a good life.(Reading & Webster, 2013). I believe in the principle of NMC code (2008) that nurses should make the care of the people their first concern by giving individualized and dignified care. People come from different parts of the world and carrying with them are various beliefs and perspectives when it comes to health. Whatever beliefs each one of us have “patients and clients are at the centre of healthcare and their wishes must be respected at all times” (Brooker & Waugh, 2013). This is supported by International council for nurses (2010) which …show more content…
I shall ensure that I can identify and respect the diversity of people and shall not discriminate anyone on my care. I shall respect people’s confidentiality by not disclosing any information about the patient unless permitted. I shall collaborate with all the people involved in the care. Moreover, I should give appropriate explanation and gain consent before doing any procedures to the patient. Lastly, I should be able to maintain professional boundaries by just maintaining patient and nurse therapeutic …show more content…
I should be able to make decisions about patient’s care using current, relevant and best available evidences. I should be responsible to update my knowledge and skills by reading recent research literatures, networking with colleagues and by attending continuous learning and training programmes. I should also be honest in identifying my own competence limitations to prevent risking the health of the public. Seeking help and advices from experienced colleagues and senior members of the health care team whenever in doubt of any clinical procedures and nursing interventions will help ensure safety of patients during nursing practice. In addition, I should also make sure that all inputs on client’s record and documents should be written clearly and accurately to provide the best evidence when
Recognizing and treating people as unique and valued persons are requirements to live a good life.(Reading & Webster, 2013). I believe in the principle of NMC code (2008) that nurses should make the care of the people their first concern by giving individualized and dignified care. People come from different parts of the world and carrying with them are various beliefs and perspectives when it comes to health. Whatever beliefs each one of us have “patients and clients are at the centre of healthcare and their wishes must be respected at all times” (Brooker & Waugh, 2013). This is supported by International council for nurses (2010) which …show more content…
I shall ensure that I can identify and respect the diversity of people and shall not discriminate anyone on my care. I shall respect people’s confidentiality by not disclosing any information about the patient unless permitted. I shall collaborate with all the people involved in the care. Moreover, I should give appropriate explanation and gain consent before doing any procedures to the patient. Lastly, I should be able to maintain professional boundaries by just maintaining patient and nurse therapeutic …show more content…
I should be able to make decisions about patient’s care using current, relevant and best available evidences. I should be responsible to update my knowledge and skills by reading recent research literatures, networking with colleagues and by attending continuous learning and training programmes. I should also be honest in identifying my own competence limitations to prevent risking the health of the public. Seeking help and advices from experienced colleagues and senior members of the health care team whenever in doubt of any clinical procedures and nursing interventions will help ensure safety of patients during nursing practice. In addition, I should also make sure that all inputs on client’s record and documents should be written clearly and accurately to provide the best evidence when