PROFESSIONAL NURSING

Code of Ethics Group Presentation

Throughout the program, we have consistently been indoctrinated on the ethical obligations of the nursing profession. To demonstrate learning, our Professional Nursing course required us to prepare a group presentation on the Code of Ethics for Nurses. Our group discussed Provision 1, which delved on respect for human dignity, nurse relationships with patients and with colleagues and others , the nature of health problems, and right to self-determination. Through this assignment, we were able to come up with practical solutions and applications to scenarios that challenge the moral and ethical aspect of the nursing care using case studies.

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Child and Elder Abuse

Part of our job as nurses is to recognize and report suspected abuse. Recognizing signs of abuse is the first step and entails thorough assessment of the patient, and not just the physical but the mental and psychological states as well. Community Health had us watch videos on child and elderly abuse and reflect on them. My key takeaways are that 1) I am a mandated reporter of known or suspected abuse; 2) there is significant penalty for failing to file a report, as per California Nursing Practice Act ; 3) abuse can happen in different forms; and 4) I must abide with the process of reporting suspected abuse; the process of which is dictated by the local state laws.

PROFESSIONAL NURSING

Ethical Dilemma Presentation

A group presentation that we did for Adult Health II Clinicals was on EBP on an ethical dilemma. My group chose to explore the dilemmas surrounding blood transfusion and how our clinical site, SJMC, deals with such events, what their protocols are and if those protocols are consistent with EBP. We focused on situations where blood transfusion is refused by the patient based on religion, and highlighted the importance of respecting the patient’s decisions and providing alternative solutions to improve outcomes while still fully advocating for them and their beliefs.