Professional Image and Ethics Flashcards
What is HIPPA
A patient’s right to privacy
What is private information
Everything about the patient
How do we protect patient information?
shread the paper that you used for information
lock you computers
disclose patient information in a private setting
what are the nursing students subject to HIPPA
requirements
Do not “friend” patients/ family
conflict of interest
Nursing students follow college
AND agency policies, AND
state/federal laws
What are the consequences of breaching the HIPPA policy
State Board —–> fines, reprimands,
suspension, revoke license
Employer —-> disciplinary action,
termination
SON —> student conduct process,
dismissal from SON
When do we use the professional email address?
When emailing the professor, be sure to use your curry email address.
how to write a professional email
Use your professional email
Always include a subject line Do not leave it blank!
* Clear and concise; should reflect the body of the email
* Use proper salutation
* Hello, Good morning, Dear
* Professor or Doctor
* Double check attachments
* Careful about hitting “reply all.”
* Proofread!!!
* Include conversation closer and name
* Thank you; I look forward to hearing from you
What happens in the 18 & 19 centuries
Social reforms changed roles
of nurses and women in general
Nursing: looked down upon; not considered
professional
Who is Florence nightingale, and what did she do for nursing
She established the first training school for nurses,
and wrote books about health care and nursing
education.
Transformed hospitals, reduced mortality rates
Challenged prejudices against women and elevated
the status of all nurses
Symbol of excellence
what happened in the 20th century
victorian era: feminine, middle class, christian, and white
1920’s : Public image of nursing declined
nursing seen as subservient to physicians
workplace romance
poor working conditions of nursing
already start to see stereotype of pretty, sexy
early WWII era
nursing shortage
recruitment posters- nurses as dedicated, strong professional
Media portrayal- professional that requires education and skills
following the war, nursing remained a highly regarded profession for women (courage, admirable, etc)
The late 20s
Television cemented “sexy nurse”
stereotype
* Romantic
* Promiscuous sex object
* Sympathetic and dependent
* Little knowledge or skill
* Intense drive to satisfy sexual needs
* Desire to marry a physician, flirtatious
relationships with male physicians
* Rigid and cold
* Dysfunctional lives
How do we improve the image of Nursing
- dress professionally
*call out offensive images - share your story- let people know what nurses really do
stay up to date with the latest research, technology, procedures, etc
recruitment into profession
interprofessional relationship- physicians should know that nurses really do
What makes a professional nursing student:
Roles/ responsibilities
* Behaviors professional nurses should/ may
exhibit
* Unprofessional behaviors
What is ethics
set of principles that govern
a person’s character and/or behavior
What are morals
society’s standards on the right
and wrong, good and evil, virtuous
and nonvirtuous
What are values
Values: an individual’s accepted
standards of right and wrong
* Set of beliefs, ideals, and customs that are
meaningful in life and that influence
relationships with others and/or helps guide
behavior
* Helps to direct ones ethical conduct
What is Altruism
concern for welfare and well-being of other
Professional practice nurse’s concern for patient, other nurses, other health care
providers
* Example behaviors: advocating for patients; mentoring other professionals; taking risks on
behalf of patients/ colleagues
what is Autonomy:
ight to self-determination
* Professional practice nurse respects patients’ rights to make decisions about their health
care
* Example behaviors: plans care in partnership with patient; provide information to make
informed choices
What is Human Dignity
respect for inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and
populations
* Professional practice nurse values and respects all patients and colleagues
* Example behaviors: providing cultural competent care; protecting patient’s privacy;
preserving confidentiality of patients
what is integrity
acting according to code of ethics and standards of practice
* Professional practice nurse is honest, provides care based on accepted ethical
framework
* Example behaviors: providing honest information to patient/ public; documenting accurately
and honestly; seeks to remedy errors; accountable for own actions
what is social justice
Social justice: upholding moral, legal, and humanistic rights
* Professional practice nurse works to assure equal treatment under the law and equal
access to quality health care
* Example behaviors: promotes universal access to health care; encourages legislation and
policy consistent with advancing nursing care and health care
what are the ethical principle
Autonomy
nonmaleficence
beneficence
justice
fidelity
what is fidelity
keep promises
what is justice
give each his or her due and act fairly
what is the beneficence
Benefit the patient, and balance
benefits against risks and harms
what is Nonmaleficence
avoid causing harm
