ETHICS - 1 OF 5 Flashcards
NURSING AS A PROFESSION
A calling
A disciplined group of individuals who adhere to
ethical standards.
Defined as the performance, for a fee or a salary,
of professional services such as undertaking
responsible nursing care, the observation of
symptoms, accurate reporting and recording,
supervision of others, execution of nursing
procedures and execution of valid doctor’s orders.
PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE
Being liable for any resulting act or conduct based
on the professional decisions implemented,
committed, or performed.
A negligent nurse may be administratively,
criminally, and civilly liable based on prevailing
laws
ACCOUNTABILITY
The __________________________
mandates the Board of Nursing, under the
Professional Regulations Commission, to impose
administrative liabilities (after due notice and
hearing) as a sanction among nurse practitioners
found negligent.
administrative liabilities, Section 23, R.A 9173 or The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002
Before the Commission or the Board of Nursing
can suspend or revoke a professional license or
certificate of registration of a nurse under its
quasi-judicial authority,
due process demands the
right to be heard and adduce evidence in his/her
behalf before an investigating authority.
(Administrative Hearing and Investigation)
Section 23.
Revocation and Suspension of Certificate of
Registration/Professional License and Cancellation of
Special/ Temporary Permit
No person
convicted by final judgment of any criminal
offense involving moral turpitude or any person
guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct or any
person declared by the court to be of unsound
mind shall be registered and be issued a certificate
of registration/professional license or a
special/temporary permit.
Section 22. Non-registration and Nonissuance of Certificates of
Registration/Professional License or
Special/Temporary Permit.
The Board shall furnish the applicant a written
statement setting forth the reasons for its actions,
which shall be incorporated in the records of the
Board.
- unprofessional conduct
- incompetence
- malpractice
- fraud
- violation of Act
- practice of profession during suspension
SEC 23 not to exceed
4 years
One of the qualities of a profession that entails
nurses having an independent authority to
perform his/her professional duties to patients.
It grants nurses authority and independence
within the limits set by law and the profession to
perform specific functions.
PROFESSIONAL AUTONOMY
SEC 28
SCOPE OF NURSING
A person shall be
deemed to be practicing nursing within the
meaning of this Act when he/she singly or in
collaboration with another, initiates and performs
nursing services to individuals, families and
communities in any health care setting
SEC 28
5 SCOPES OF NURSING
a. Provide nursing care through the utilization
of the nursing process.
b. Establish linkages with community resources
and coordination with the health team.
Accountability
Professional Autonomy
Professional Nursing Practice
Nursing as a Profession
c. Provide health education to individuals,
families, and communities.
d. Teach, guide, and supervise students in
nursing education programs, including the
administration of nursing services in varied
settings such as hospitals and clinics;
undertake consultation services; engage in
such activities that require the utilization of
knowledge and decision-making skills of a
registered nurse; and
e. Undertake nursing and health human
resource development training and research,
which shall include, but not limited to, the
development of advanced nursing practice.
