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Nursing jurisprudence application of the principles of law as they relate to the practice of nursing, to the obligations of nurses to their patients and to the relations of nurses with each other and with other health care professionals` NPA . peer review . Nurse licensure compact . defines its responsibility for regulating nursing education, licensure, and practice What is the primary responsibilities of the Texas Board of Nursing? . Protecting the interest of the public BON . Repres...

Primary resources for state law Texas Board of Nursing Nursing Practice Acts Nursing Jurisprudence Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the nurses function in a healthcare setting. Texas Nurse Practice Acts 301 -BON, , defines responsibility for regulating nursing education, licensure and practice 303 -Regulates nursing peer review 304 -Relates to nursing Licensure compact

Jurisprudence The science or philosophy of law Sources of Law - Constitutional Law Federal State - Statutory Law Federal State - Common Law - Administrative Law Criminal Law Federal or state government is attempting to deprive an individual of life or liberty for something the law considers an offense against society in general. Civil Law Seeks to resolve disputes between private parties, which often results in the payment of money

NPA Nurse Practice Act Nurse Practice Act statute encacted by state legislature (STATUTORY LAW) that legally defines the unique role of the nurse and differentiates it from other health care practitioners, such as physicians. each state is unique what creates the board of nursing? NPA

Jurisprudence the science or philosophy of law Sources of Law -Constitutional Law: Federal, State -Statutory Law: Federal, State -Common Law -Administrative Law Criminal Law Federal or state government attempting to deprive an individual of life or liberty for something the law considers an offence against society in genera

In the United States, access to health care usually depends on a client's ability to pay for health care, either through insurance or by paying cash. The client the nurse is caring for needs a liver transplant to survive. This client has been out of work for several months and does not have insurance or enough cash. A discussion about the ethics of this situation would involve predominantly the principle of: a. Accountability, because you as the nurse are accountable for the well being...

RA 9173 RA 9173 Ammendment; providing for more responsive nursing RA 9173, Sec. 1 TITLE: "The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002" RA 9173, Sec. 3 Composition of the Board of Nursing RA 9173, Sec. 3 Stages in Appointment (BON)

according to BON Position Statement 15.24 Engaging in Reinsertion of Permanently Placed Feeding Tubes, it would be within the scope of practice for a nurse to replace a gastrostomy tube provided that A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a physician's order to replace the tube, and the nurse has completed specific competency training to safely replace the tube. B. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the facility policy allows replacement of a tube with a s...

According to BON Position Statement 15.24 Engaging in Reinsertion of Permanently Placed Feeding Tubes, it would be within the scope of practice for a nurse to replace a gastrostomy tube provided that A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a physician's order to replace the tube, and the nurse has completed specific competency training to safely replace the tube. B. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the facility policy allows replacement of a tube with a s...

What is nursing jurisprudence? the application of the principles of law as they relate to: -the practice of nursing -obligations of nurses to their patients -relations of nurses with each other & HCPs What are nursing ethics? moral values, duties, and commitments of nurses in their practice The mission of TBON is to protect and promote welfare of: the people

What are the duties of the KBN? (4 things) 1.Enforcing the Kentucky Nursing Laws and nurse licensure requirements; 2.Approving nurse education programs in school and universities; 3.Developing laws and administrative regulations; 4.Taking disciplinary action when the nurse provides unsafe nursing care or otherwise violates KRS Ch 314 Kentucky Nursing Laws describe what main things? 1. Qualifications for licensure; 2. Nursing titles that are allowed to be used; 3. Scope of practice; 4...

Food safety the practice of eliminating harmful agents from food, preventing food contamination, and ensuring that food is fit for consumption. Food safety policy a statement that lists the manner in which an establishment will maintain a food-safe environment. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulates most food processing, regulates shipping and manufacturing, issues recalls of potentially dangerous foods, sets labeling standards, and publishes and updates the Food Code.

Group responsible for enforcing Heath Canada standards for safety and nutritional quality of food sold in Canada The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) What are the responsibilites of the CFIA? (4) - Inspection of manufacturing plants in which food will be shipped across provincial and international borders - Inspection of federally registered meat processing plants - Govern all th regulations with regards to food labelling and ingredient listings - Issue food recalls and allergy ale...

in the two stage cooling method, what is the maximum amount of time allowed for stage one (cooling food from 135 to 70 degrees F)? 2 hours which is true about salmonella bacteria? they are not common cause of illness they are naturally found in animals they are a common cause of food allergies they can be detected on food by their odor they can be detected on food by their odor what are the three types of food hazards from which you must protect customers? dirt, foodborne illness, and h...

What is Cross Contamination? Transferring of pathogens from one surface to another How can you prevent Cross Contamination? By cleaning and sanitizing What are the three types of hazards that make food unsafe? Biological, Chemical, and Physical What is Time-Temperature abuse? Leaving food out too long in the danger zone

if a food handler has been vomiting or has diarrhea, they should call in sick and don't return until the symtoms have been gone for at least 24 hours after washing, rising and drying hands, its recommended that a food handler turn off the faucet with a paper towel which is not a physical hazard mold on cheddar cheese

Personal hygiene: (Why is it important to wear light clothing) •Shows dirt more easily, dirt which may contain microorganisms Why is it important to wear a hair-net?: Who is expempt: •It's to ensure that no hair gets anywhere near or on food •Those who solely wait on tables are exempt (ex. Servers) Why might hands be a good source for contamination?: •This is because our hands contain pores, crevices and folds, which can easily trap dirt and are hard to clean What should be do...

What are three hazards people can get sick from? -physical -biological -chemical What are foodborne illnesses? Sicknesses caused from not washing your hands or not cooking to the proper temperature. What are potentially hazardous foods? Foods that are more likely than others to support the rapid growth of bacteria that cause foodborne illness

or how long must shellfish tags be kept in the department 90 days what is a a glue board? control device for use in the store, proper storage containers are made of? stainless steel & copper

What makes people sick from food Physical-objects found in food, biological-germs, chemical-poisonous substance 4 causes of food Bourne illness bacteria-grows in food, moisture, and temperature, virusesspread not by washing food, parasites- tiny bugs living in fish meat, killed at intense cold or heat chemicals- cause food borne illness Major food allergies milk, eggs, fish, crustacean/ shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, wheat