The American Academy of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has developed a curriculum of content and expected competencies of graduates from baccalaureate nursing program. These “Nine Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice” were established in 2008 and serves as the guidelines for all AACN approved colleges and universities. These essentials are 1. Liberal education for baccalaureate generalist nursing practice. 2. Basic organizational and systems leadership for quality care
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Professional values of nursing Laura Mcclymont-Allen Nur403 July 19‚ 2010 Stephanie Merck Professional values of nursing Professional values guide the decisions and actions we make in our careers. As nurses we are responsible for caring for patients during birth‚ death‚ illness and healing. If we are not aware of the decisions and actions to take it would be impossible to provide our patients with exceptional care. The values that are the foundation of the nursing profession are altruism
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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT 1 STUDENT ID 110209210 DUE DATE 31/03/17 QUESTION Why are code of ethics and conduct important for the practice of the registered nurse? Code of conduct refers to the manner in which a registered nurse and others included in the healthcare team present in a professional capacity‚ whilst the code of ethics identifies the fundamental ethical standards and value to the nursing profession
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I think that my professional accountability will change as a BSN- prepared nurse because i will be more prepared to meet the demands and expectations that are placed on nurses these days. in addition‚ I think that it will open doors when i applly to new jobs. I’m sure hospital and other health care setting take into account the experience and the extensive knowledge of a nurse with a BSN degree. Also‚ it will have a big impact on my knowledge. The education that I have been receving thoughout this
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Reflection of the Professional Issue in Nursing As a nurse‚ I make judgement that would affect patient’s health every day‚ I am aware that I have a great duty to ensure my patient’s safety to maintain the public trust (Chitty & Black‚ 2011). After learning this module‚ it helped me acquire adequate knowledge to better manage legal and ethical issues at work. For the sake of providing a high quality of care to my patients‚ I must be knowledgeable in both (Croke‚ 2003). Nowadays‚ the public
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I believe professional nurses should uphold ethical principle such as autonomy and beneficence when they are making health care decision. As nurses‚ we have to understand that clients have the right to make their own decision at all times during care‚ and it is our job as health care providers to have resources that will benefit clients. My philosophy is that nurses should protect s’ health information and ensure that they receive clients’ permission first before they give their health information
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nursing education is more than just memorizing facts to get an "A" on a test or reproducing a skill to demonstrate it to absolute perfection. Becoming a nurse requires learning the underlying principles‚ analyzing them‚ and then‚ applying the principles to many different clients with similar problems‚ but very individual needs. Student nurses must use their minds and their hearts‚ as well as their hands and their senses to be successful professional nurses in today’s challenging health care world
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Being a nurse also entitles what you do outside of your facility that you work. In this paper I will touch on the topics of professional behaviors‚ ethics‚ serving a global community‚ and diversity. My opinion of these overall topics will conclude what I think a nurse represents. Nursing is a profession so I believe it is expected to act like a professional. One professional behavior I think a nurse should have is care in his/her appearance. This can include the way he/she wears their uniform‚ the
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Characteristics of Professional Nursing By Maksim Khasin‚ eHow Contributor Nurses are crucial to providing patients with adequate health care. Nurses are critical components of the health care system. While doctors determine the health care plan for a patient‚ a nurse helps to execute the plan and serve as a liaison between the doctor‚ the patient and the family. To be successful‚ nurses must be equipped with certain tools and abilities. These skills are developed over time as a nurse gains
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Lisa‚ With all the 5 elements of the professional practice model of nursing at Children Hospital of Colorado‚ I really like the first element because of the pledge. Having the pledge is a way of promising to your patient that you will provide the fullest quality care for them‚ which I think it provides a safe comfort to them knowing that they will receive a good care the moment they step into the hospital. Similar to the foundational elements number 2 that the Children Hospital provide‚ the hospital
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