NUR 3826 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice Assignment- Florida National University
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignmentis to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the NUR3826 course.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:
- Identify the different legal and ethical aspects in the nursing practice (ACCN Essential V; QSEN: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration).
- Analyze the legal impact of the different ethical decisions in the nursing practice (ACCN Essential V; QSEN: patient- centered care, teamwork and collaboration).
- Understand the essential of the nursing law and ethics (ACCN Essential V; QSEN: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration).
PREPARING YOUR REFLECTION
The BSN Essentials (AACN, 2008)outline a number ofhealthcare policy and advocacycompetencies for theBSN-prepared nurse. Reflect on the NUR3826 course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and write a reflective essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to:
1. "Demonstrate the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct.
2. Assume accountability for personal and professional behaviors.
3. Promote the image of nursing by modeling the values and articulating the knowledge, skills, and attitudesof the nursing profession.
4. Demonstrate professionalism, including attention to appearance, demeanor, respect for self and others, and attention to professional boundaries with patients and families as well asamong caregivers.
5. Demonstrate an appreciation of the history of and contemporary issues in nursing and their impact oncurrent nursing practice.
6. Reflect on one's own beliefs and values as they relate to professional practice.
7. Identify personal, professional, and environmental risks that impact personal and professional choices, and behaviors.
8. Communicate to the healthcare team one's personal bias on difficult healthcare decisions that impactone's ability to provide care.
9. Recognize the impact of attitudes, values, and expectations on the care of the very young, frailolder adults, and other vulnerable populations.
10. Protect patient privacy and confidentiality of patient records and other privileged communications.
11. Access interprofessional and intra-professional resources to resolve ethical and other practice dilemmas.
12. Act to prevent unsafe, illegal, or unethical care practices.
13. Articulate the value of pursuing practice excellence, lifelong learning, and professionalengagement to foster professional growth and development.
14. Recognize the relationship between personal health, self-renewal, and the ability to deliver sustained quality care." (p. 28).
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.