To apply the role of nurse as scientist I will use the framework model element of evidence-based practice. To achieve this, I will use evidence coupled with my clinical experience as well as the patients and family’s desires to deliver optimum healthcare (WGU, 2013). A goal I have is to gain my certification as an orthopedic nurse. This will help ensure I get up to date on current best practices in my field. By doing so I will also be able to help review policies and procedures and address outdated practice guidelines to ensure the implementation of evidence-based care to our …show more content…
Many diseases have been found to have a genetic component (Badzec, Turner, & Jenkins, 2008). As a nurse, I have the responsibility to participate in education for myself as well as educating the public on the management of disease risks based on genomic information. The Code of Ethics for nurses addresses ethical concepts that apply to genomics and by staying educated on these and following the duties and obligations I have to my patients, I will be providing quality patient care while acting as a nurse