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HLTEN508B Apply Reflective Practice, Critical Thinking and Analysis in Nursing

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Critical Thinking and Health (HLTEN508B)

   

Added on  2020-04-07

HLTEN508B Apply Reflective Practice, Critical Thinking and Analysis in Nursing

   

Critical Thinking and Health (HLTEN508B)

   Added on 2020-04-07

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Running head: DIPLOMA OF NURSINGDiploma of NursingName of the Student:Name of the University:Author Note:
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1DIPLOMA OF NURSINGHLTEN508B1. Scenario1.1 In the given context, the nurse failed to act in compliance with the establishedprofessional code of conduct. She did not act within the scope of practice and even failed to usecritical thinking and analysis skills effectively, as she did not resorted to perform her dutiesethically and reflectively as stated in the professional code of conduct for nurses. She has beenfound to deviate from her ethical virtues, as she did not seek any approval from any medicalpersonnel prior to administration of the prescription only drugs to the patient. She did not evenconform to the informed decision making principles. She even made false entries pertaining withthe medical records of the patient that may be considered as a gross violation of the professionalcode of conduct. Therefore, it is evident that ethical management of data and culture of safetywas compromised immensely in this particular situation. 1.2 In today’s times, contemporary nursing practice is emphasized for the nurses to abide bythe nursing standards comprising of the laws, procedures and policies so that optimal healthcaredelivery may be streamlined. However, as per the given scenario the nurse made seriousdeviations of these standards. Lack of responsibility and accountability for her actions wasevident. She failed to collaborate and communicate with her colleagues and seniors in thehealthcare team in course of planning suitable care for the patient. Information and reporting ofcare services to the appropriate authority was also missing in this case that further implieddeviations from the safety and quality guidelines as laid out by concerned bodies, threatening thelives of the healthcare service recipients.
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2DIPLOMA OF NURSING1.3 Nursing practice is governed by certain legislations and professional regulations that maybe further evaluated in the given context. Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009advocates for a national registration and accreditation scheme targeted to the health practitioners.Further, as per the professional standards, the nurses are to communicate and use documentationfor the purpose of informing and reporting care. This standard was not followed in the given caseas the nurse knowingly administered prescription only drug to the patient without properlycommunicating with the persons in authority. Further, the nurse made false entries therebydelineating from the virtue of accurately documenting the health-related data of patient. 1.4 In order to prevent future such incidents, the nurse must go through certain types ofprofessional development. Understanding about the professional standards and professionalboundaries is essential on her part to avoid repetition of similar mistakes. Training has thepotential to inform her about such necessities in addition to warning about the consequences thatmight follow due to breach of the established codes of practice and legislations. Value ofcorrectly documenting the medical records must also be directed for her in addition todisseminating knowledge regarding administration of medications after formal approval andconsent from the competent authority, through abidance with Registration Standard inContinuous Professional Development. 1.5 A number of gross violations and breach of professional standards and ethical guidelinesoccurred in the given case that might have had serious repercussions due to posing of seriousthreat to the quality of healthcare delivered. First unauthorized administration of medications onthe part of the nurse has challenged the health-related outcomes in the patient. Serious adverseoutcomes might have taken place due to lack of medical supervision in advocating drugsunlawfully. Further, tampering of medical record may be stated as a serious offence in which the
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