Introduction
The engagement in nursing practice requires adherence to the rules and regulations of the profession. Authoritative bodies such as the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia [NMBA] stipulate the desirable code of conduct in the field of nursing. Hence, nurses are held accountable for their actions when attending to patients (Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council [ANMC] and Nurses Board of South Australia [NBSA], 2008). The contents of this paper examine the occurrence of misconduct among nurses and the consequent results of such misconduct. The case study featured focuses on a registered nurse, who has insufficient experience in their field of nursing. The engagement of an authoritative body in making decision for the case sheds light on the impact of regulation in nursing practice.
Consequences for action/inaction in the Case
The case study in perspective is that of a registered nurse involved in the care of patients. The newly qualified nurse secured employment as an instrument nurse at district level hospital. The nurse’s employment lasted for a week. In the course of her service, changes were made in the overall medical supply systems of the hospital. The nurse was not familiar with the new changes in the systems, and thus sought further clarification. The feedback she obtained from colleagues …show more content…
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (2006) outlines the code of professional conduct for nursing practice in the country. Some of the code’s provisions for nursing practice relates to the highlighted case. Such provisions include; nursing practice in accordance with the standards of the nursing profession and broader health system, maintenance and contribution to the nursing community’s trust and confidence, reflective and ethical conduct, and nursing practice in a safe and competent manner (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia,
The engagement in nursing practice requires adherence to the rules and regulations of the profession. Authoritative bodies such as the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia [NMBA] stipulate the desirable code of conduct in the field of nursing. Hence, nurses are held accountable for their actions when attending to patients (Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council [ANMC] and Nurses Board of South Australia [NBSA], 2008). The contents of this paper examine the occurrence of misconduct among nurses and the consequent results of such misconduct. The case study featured focuses on a registered nurse, who has insufficient experience in their field of nursing. The engagement of an authoritative body in making decision for the case sheds light on the impact of regulation in nursing practice.
Consequences for action/inaction in the Case
The case study in perspective is that of a registered nurse involved in the care of patients. The newly qualified nurse secured employment as an instrument nurse at district level hospital. The nurse’s employment lasted for a week. In the course of her service, changes were made in the overall medical supply systems of the hospital. The nurse was not familiar with the new changes in the systems, and thus sought further clarification. The feedback she obtained from colleagues …show more content…
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (2006) outlines the code of professional conduct for nursing practice in the country. Some of the code’s provisions for nursing practice relates to the highlighted case. Such provisions include; nursing practice in accordance with the standards of the nursing profession and broader health system, maintenance and contribution to the nursing community’s trust and confidence, reflective and ethical conduct, and nursing practice in a safe and competent manner (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia,