The American Nurses Association’s Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice discusses integrating the art and science of nursing. Describe how science and art are synthesized in the practice of nursing?
Why do nurses need a license? Locate your state board of nursing’s website and discuss what a new nurse must do to become licensed in your state.
Last, describe the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). How many states are currently participating? Use this link to learn more information about the NLC: https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm
Last week, you were introduced to Chamberlain Care. As a nursing student, you will demonstrate Chamberlain Care by applying the concepts of caring for yourself, your peers, and others. Learning this week builds on that introduction by examining the ethics of professional nursing practice. Working with both sick and well clients, nurses must be aware of their professional attitude and behavior. The American Nurses Association (ANA, 2015a) has established its Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA, 2015b); these standards serve as a foundation for nursing practice and health promotion by outlining the attitudes and behaviors expected of nursing professionals.
The course outcomes covered in this week’s discussion include:
1. Discuss the professional nurse’s role in health-promotion activities.
2. Examine theories and concepts related to health-promotion behaviors.
3. Discuss health promotion, illness prevention, health maintenance, health restoration, and rehabilitation in relation to the nurse’s role in working with various populations.
4. Discuss the influences of moral, ethical, and legal principles on professional nursing practice.
