NURS1001: Introduction to the Profession of Nursing
Callaghan and Gosford Semester 1 – 2023
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| Answer the following questions: 1. Using your own words, explain the purpose of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Code of Conduct for Nurses, in relation to nursing students (references are required). (300 words) Question 2 – 4 relate to the following CASE STUDY CASE STUDY Morgan is a first-year nursing student at the University. During the second semester Morgan commences the first professional experience placement in a local health facility. Morgan spends the first week of placement assisting in the care of Mrs Steele. At the conclusion of the shift on Friday, Morgan visits Mrs Steele who states that she hopes Morgan has a great weekend. Morgan groans as tells Mrs Steele that they will not be doing much as they have rent due this week and is struggling financially after doing placement. Mrs Steele reaches into her purse and holds out a $100 note towards Morgan stating, “consider this a gift for all of your assistance this week, you have been more helpful than anyone”. Morgan is proud of getting this recognition and informs Mrs Steele that they cannot take gifts of money from a patient. Mrs Steele then states, “that’s okay dear, you can take it as a loan and pay me back next week”. Morgan accepts the loan as it is clearly not a financial gift so the patient will not be at a loss. 2. Identify and state the most appropriate ‘Domain, Principle and Sub-Principle’ from the Code of Conduct that is relevant to this situation (reference at the end of the sentence). (50 words). 3. Define the Sub-Principle in your own words and why it is important to Morgan’s situation, you may include information from the Domain and Principle (reference required). (300 words) 4. Apply the Principle and Sub-Principle to the facts of the case study. (That is, what actions did Morgan do that reflected the code of conduct and what actions could breach the code of conduct). (No reference required) (50 words) B- EXPLORING ETHICAL PRINCIPLES Question 5 relates to the following reading and CASE STUDY Guidry-Grimes L, Dean M, Victor EK. (2021. Covert administration of medication in food: a worthwhile moral gamble? Journal of Medical Ethics, 47:389-393. (Available in CANVAS – Course Readings) CASE STUDY Riley is a first-year nursing student at the University. During the second semester, Riley commences the first professional experience placement in a residential aged care facility. During the medication administration round, Amy Story (registered nurse) tells Riley that the medications for Mr Adelaide are crushed and mixed with jam. Riley asks “why is that?” RN Story explains that Mr Adelaide does not like taking medication, so they mix the medication in jam without him knowing. 5. Identify and discuss the most appropriate ethical principle (Autonomy, Beneficence, non-maleficence, justice) that is related to covert medication administration and explain in the principle in your own words including the impact breaching this principle may have on a patient/resident. (300 words). (Reference required) |
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