NUR 5350 M3L2 ETHICS AND THE NP LECTURE
NOTES
Ethical dilemmas arise when - Answers - moral issues raise questions that cannot be
answered with a simple, clearly defined rule, fact or authoritative view
Ethical model for decision making - Answers - Examine the ethical dilemma.
Thoroughly comprehend the possible alternatives.
Hypothesize ethical arguments.
Investigate, compare, and evaluate the arguments
for each alternative.
Choose the alternative you would recommend.
Act on your chosen alternative.
Look at the ethical dilemma and examine the
outcomes while reflecting on the ethical decision.
Media - Answers - Principle to remember = nonmaleficence
HIPPA compliance
Multiple ways to have media exposure (tv, radio, websites), professional vs personal
Do not take pictures of patients patient parts or hint at what occurred with patients in
posts
If a pt asks to take a photo with np - Answers - It is okay, but can cause privacy issues
for NP
Can just state against organizational policy
Informatics - Answers - Science of obtaining information via computerized technology
Principles to remember: nonmaleficence, beneficence
HIPPA compliance
Types of informatics: EHRs (data collection, dashboards), mobile applications
Do not access personal records through provider view (duh, bye bye license)
Scope of practice and training - Answers - According to TX BON: in order to be licensed
as an advanced practice registered nurse, this individual completed additional
educational preparation to expand scope of practice beyond that of the RN. APRN
education, however, focused on expanding nursing scope of practice in a particular
advanced practice role and population focus (ex. anesthesia, women's health,
gerontology). Although APRN may have gained experience in a particular area in the
RN role, experiences gained as an RN are not equivalent to and cannot replace formal
education
NOTES
Ethical dilemmas arise when - Answers - moral issues raise questions that cannot be
answered with a simple, clearly defined rule, fact or authoritative view
Ethical model for decision making - Answers - Examine the ethical dilemma.
Thoroughly comprehend the possible alternatives.
Hypothesize ethical arguments.
Investigate, compare, and evaluate the arguments
for each alternative.
Choose the alternative you would recommend.
Act on your chosen alternative.
Look at the ethical dilemma and examine the
outcomes while reflecting on the ethical decision.
Media - Answers - Principle to remember = nonmaleficence
HIPPA compliance
Multiple ways to have media exposure (tv, radio, websites), professional vs personal
Do not take pictures of patients patient parts or hint at what occurred with patients in
posts
If a pt asks to take a photo with np - Answers - It is okay, but can cause privacy issues
for NP
Can just state against organizational policy
Informatics - Answers - Science of obtaining information via computerized technology
Principles to remember: nonmaleficence, beneficence
HIPPA compliance
Types of informatics: EHRs (data collection, dashboards), mobile applications
Do not access personal records through provider view (duh, bye bye license)
Scope of practice and training - Answers - According to TX BON: in order to be licensed
as an advanced practice registered nurse, this individual completed additional
educational preparation to expand scope of practice beyond that of the RN. APRN
education, however, focused on expanding nursing scope of practice in a particular
advanced practice role and population focus (ex. anesthesia, women's health,
gerontology). Although APRN may have gained experience in a particular area in the
RN role, experiences gained as an RN are not equivalent to and cannot replace formal
education
