Metaethical Concepts TCU Metaethical Concepts Ethics‚ also termed moral philosophy‚ is a subdivision of philosophy that studies morality through the examination of right and wrong. One focus of ethics‚ metaethics‚ is concerned with the character of right and wrong‚ where and how ethical judgments start‚ and what they mean in relation to human nature and behavior. Metaethics seeks the answer to questions regarding what morality is and what is ‘bad’ and ‘good’ (DeLapp‚ 2014). There are
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Concept Map West Coast University B.S. is an 81 year old Caucasian female presenting with abdominal pain‚ diarrhea‚ nausea and vomiting in the emergency room on February 3‚ 2013. B.S. has a history of glaucoma‚ hypothyroidism‚ degenerative arthritis and diverticulosis. She has allergies to iodine and vicodin. B.S. is admitted for diverticulitis with possible partial bowel obstruction and hydronephrosis. B.S. was admitted on February 3‚ 2013 here at Verdugo Hills Hospital. Pathophysiology:
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Professional Negligence In relation to professional negligence the concept of the reasonable man becomes that of the reasonable professional. The reasonable man will normally lack the skill and expertise acquired by the professional. These professional men and women are not only required to take reasonable care but also to measure up to the standard of competency that can be expected from such professionals-that is the standard of‚ for example the reasonable nurse or the reasonable solicitor
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Concept Comparison and Analysis Across Theory Concept Comparison and Analysis Across Theories Concept Comparison and Analysis Across Theories Nursing has evolved into a science. Like other scientific disciplines‚ the practice of nursing is guided by nursing theories. According to Julia George‚ “practice is based on the theories of the discipline that are validated through research” (George‚ 2011‚ p. 7). The major shift in theoretical thinking in nursing is said to occur in the 1960s
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Transition and Professional Nursing XXXX XXX University NUR/300 MSN RN February 09‚ 2010 Role Transition and Professional Nursing As the student nurse transitions from the role of a nursing student to the professional level of nursing‚ the licensed registered nurse shall perform only those nursing activities for which the RN has been prepared through basic education and those additional skills‚ which are obtained through subsequent nursing education and
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Krautscheid (2014) suggests that professional nursing accountability is an aspect that underpins professional nursing practice and is frequently described by professional nursing organisations however it can be difficult to describe and define with no consistent language or definition available in the literature. Kozier (2012) suggests it is the ability and willingness to assume responsibility for your actions and accepting consequences of your behaviour. The development of the role of the clinical
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Professional Portfolio CONTENTS: SECTION 1 SECTION 2 : Personal Data : SECTION 3 : SECTION 4 : SECTION 5 SECTION 6 SECTION 7 : SECTION 8 : Academic & Professional Qualifications Employment History Continuing Professional Development ( CPD) Activities Professional Development Plan Evidence of Achievement Reflective Practice Appendix : : Acknowledgment: The Nursing Professional Portfolio
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Kelly’s Professional Criteria Kelly’s Professional Criteria Nursing has emerged throughout history from being task oriented to what it is today‚ where education and research lay the foundation of our profession. There has been ongoing controversy on whether nursing is in fact a profession or an occupation‚ even among nursing organizations. Lucie Kelly has spent most of her career exploring the dimensions of professional nursing. She is a registered nurse (RN) herself and also is a Doctor
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the article Competency in nursing: A concept analysis‚ which was written by Donna D. Scott Tilley PhD‚ RN. Tilley (2008) states that “competency is a topic of great interest to educators and administrators in practice disciplines‚ particularly healthcare disciplines such as nursing” (p. 58). The concept of competency is very subjective and there are no guidelines or ways to measure it. This article focuses on the role of competency in nursing and through a concept analysis process‚ various elements
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430V 11/16/2013 Professional Development of the Nursing Professionals Introduction Today’s healthcare system is going through different transformations and changes for many reasons because of the growing demands of medical professionals. The Institute of medicine worked with other agencies and came up with a report to face the demands and needs of the present healthcare system. The IOM report provides abundant opportunities for nurses to advance in education‚ improve nursing practice‚ and progress
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