Nursing Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Advanced Practice

Essential Knowledge for Nurses Seeking to Advance Their Careers

As nurses progress in their careers, they increasingly assume more responsibility and face more complex ethical challenges. This comprehensive guide to nursing ethics and professional responsibility in advanced practice provides essential knowledge for nurses seeking to advance their careers and provide the highest quality of patient care.

Nursing Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Advanced Practice

by Pamela J. Grace

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What is Nursing Ethics?

Nursing ethics is the study of the ethical principles and values that guide nursing practice. It helps nurses to identify and resolve ethical dilemmas that arise in their work. Ethical principles include beneficence (ng good),non-maleficence (avoiding harm),autonomy (respecting patients' rights),and justice (fairness). Values are more specific, such as honesty, compassion, and confidentiality.

What is Professional Responsibility?

Professional responsibility refers to the duties and obligations that nurses have to their patients, colleagues, and the public. These duties include providing competent care, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to ethical principles. Professional responsibility also includes staying up-to-date on the latest nursing research and best practices.

Why are Nursing Ethics and Professional Responsibility Important?

Nursing ethics and professional responsibility are essential for nurses to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. By understanding and adhering to ethical principles and professional responsibilities, nurses can:

• Avoid ethical dilemmas
• Resolve ethical dilemmas when they do arise
• Provide high-quality patient care
• Maintain patient trust
• Advance their careers

What are the Challenges to Nursing Ethics and Professional Responsibility?

Nurses face a number of challenges to nursing ethics and professional responsibility, including:

• The increasing complexity of healthcare
• The changing patient population
• The increasing use of technology
• The ethical implications of healthcare reform

How can Nurses Overcome the Challenges to Nursing Ethics and Professional Responsibility?

Nurses can overcome the challenges to nursing ethics and professional responsibility by:

• Staying up-to-date on the latest nursing research and best practices
• Participating in continuing education
• Consulting with ethics experts
• Working with colleagues to create a culture of ethical decision-making

Nursing ethics and professional responsibility are essential for nurses to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. By understanding and adhering to ethical principles and professional responsibilities, nurses can overcome the challenges they face and advance their careers.

This comprehensive guide to nursing ethics and professional responsibility in advanced practice provides essential knowledge for nurses seeking to advance their careers and provide the highest quality of patient care.

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Nursing Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Advanced Practice

by Pamela J. Grace

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1528 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	462 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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