Criminal Prosecution for Nursing Practice

Criminal Prosecution for Nursing Practice

Read the following case study and submit a 1- to 2-page essay in a Microsoft Word document using APA 6th edition in response to the questions.

Case Study:

Until recently, the risk of criminal prosecution for nursing practice was nonexistent unless nursing action rose to the level of criminal intent, such as the case of euthanasia leading to murder charges. However, in April 1997, three nurses at the Centura St. Anthony Hospital, outside of Denver, were indicted by a Colorado grand jury for criminally negligent homicide in the death of a newborn. Public records show that one nurse was assigned to care for the baby. A second nurse offered to assist her colleague in caring for the baby. A third nurse was a nurse practitioner in the hospital nursery. Because the baby was at risk for congenital syphilis, the physician ordered that the nurses give 150,000 units of intramuscular penicillin, which would have required five separate injections.

In relation to other problems the same day, the baby was subjected to a lumbar puncture, which required six painful attempts. To avoid inflicting further pain, nurse two asked the nurse practitioner whether there was another route available for the administration of the penicillin. Nurse two and the nurse practitioner searched recognized pharmacology references and determined that intravenous administration would be acceptable. The nurse practitioner had the authority to change the route and directed nurse two to administer the medication intravenously rather than intramuscularly. Unrecognized by the nurses, the pharmacy erroneously delivered the medication, prepared and ready to administer, in a dose ten times greater than was ordered—1.5 million units. As nurse two was administering the medication intravenously, the baby died. The Colorado Board of Nursing initiated disciplinary proceedings against nurse two and the nurse practitioner, but not against nurse one. The grand jury indicted all three nurses on charges of criminally negligent homicide but did not indict the pharmacist (Calfee & Plum, 1997).

Respond to the following:

• Identify what emotions are evoked as you consider the Colorado Board of Nursing case stated above?
• Should the courts take into consideration the fact that the nurses’ error occurred because they wanted to avoid causing the baby unnecessary pain? Discuss your thinking.
• Can you think of other occupations in which the consequences of unintentional errors have greater legal implications? Discuss your answer.
• How should the nursing profession respond to this frightening new legal threat?
• Which sections of the State Nurse Practice Act did the nurses violate?

Reference:

Calfee, B. E, & Plum, S. D. (1997). Nurses indicted: Three Denver nurses face prison           in a case that bodes ill for the profession. Retrieved from http://business.           highbeam.com/4397/article-1G1-19588498/nurses-indicted-three-denver-           nurses-face-prison-case

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

A Model For Advanced Nursing Practice

Need this by Thursday 4th

1750 words (exculding cover page adn references)

Please follow instructions below

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I. Title Page. A Model For Advanced Nursing Practice 

II. Table of Contents 

III. Introduction (Include your philosophy of advanced practice nursing in this section.) 

IV. Theoretical Base Briefly 

discuss the one major theory (nursing or non-nursing) upon which this model is based. 

Be sure your clear understanding of the theory is evident in the discussion. 

V. Conceptual Framework 

Identify the major concepts that comprise the framework for your model. 

Discuss the concepts in relation to health promotion, illness prevention, and maintenance of function. 

Discuss how the conceptual framework reflects the metaparadigm of nursing. 

VI. Advanced Nursing Practice 

A. Nursing. 

Discuss nursing in terms of the goals of health promotion, illness prevention, and maintenance of function. 

Describe the scope of clinical care/therapies/services provided by the master’s prepared nurse using your model. 

Discuss how your model differentiates nursing care/treatment from that provided by other health professionals. 

B. Clientele 

Describe the particular adult clientele to be served/treated/cared for by the advanced practice nurse using this model. 

C. Describe the practice setting(s) in which you see this model best being Implemented and explain your reasons for selecting the setting(s).  

VII. Relationship Between the Conceptual/Theoretical Framework and Advanced Nursing Practice 

How does your model for advanced nursing practice reflect the use of a major theory and a conceptual framework? 

How is the nurse’s advanced practice to be influenced (or directed) by the use of this model? 

How would you expect to see use of this model improving health care? 

VIII. Reference List 

Note: 

1. There must be minimum of 5 References / citations. 

2. The references /citations should not be older than 5 years (2012 – 2017). 

3. References / citations must be written in APA Style. 

4. The References / citations must be from scholarly articles / textbooks/ journals and not from blogs. 

5. Wikipedia must not be used for references at all. 

NURSING – DEATH AND DYING CASE STUDY

DUE 7/11/2017 AT 9AM, BE SURE TO HAVE AN INTO THAT HAS A CLEAR THESIS STATEMENT AND CONCLUSION – SEE RUBRIC ATTACHMENT PRIOR TO START OF ASSIGNMENT

Details:

The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions.

The purpose of this paper is to complete a comparative ethical analysis of George’s situation and decision from the perspective of two worldviews or religions: Christianity and a second religion of your choosing. For the second faith, choose a faith that is unfamiliar to you. Examples of faiths to choose from include Sikh, Baha’i, Buddhism, Shintoism, etc.

In your comparative analysis, address all of the worldview questions in detail for Christianity and your selected faith. Refer to Chapter 2 of Called to Care for the list of questions. Once you have outlined the worldview of each religion, begin your ethical analysis from each perspective.

In a minimum of 1,500-2,000 words, provide an ethical analysis based upon the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research, and answering the following questions based on the research:

1. How would each religion interpret the nature of George’s malady and suffering? Is there a “why” to his disease and suffering? (i.e., is there a reason for why George is ill, beyond the reality of physical malady?)
2. In George’s analysis of his own life, how would each religion think about the value of his life as a person, and value of his life with ALS?
3. What sorts of values and considerations would each religion focus on in deliberating about whether or not George should opt for euthanasia?
4. Given the above, what options would be morally justified under each religion for George and why?
5. Finally, present and defend your own view.

Support your position by referencing at least three academic resources (preferably from the GCU Library) in addition to the course readings, lectures, the Bible, and the textbooks for each religion. Each religion must have a primary source included. A total of six references are required according to the specifications listed above. Incorporate the research into your writing in an appropriate, scholarly manner.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines in APA Style Guide,

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Analyze one of the following concepts: “Advanced Practice Nursing,” “Leadership in Nursing Practice” or “Holistic Nursing Practice”

This is Due in 26th March

PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFFULLY

Analyze ONE of the following concepts: “Advanced Practice Nursing,” “Leadership in Nursing Practice” or “Holistic Nursing Practice” in terms of the interrelationships of philosophy, theory, research, and practice.

The paper should be 7 pages/1750 words in length (including title page & reference page).

Paper should be written in APA format. Attention should be paid to proper grammar and correct spelling. 

RECOMMENDED OUTLINE 

· Title Page 

· Introduction of concept 

· Discussion of :

o Philosophy 

o Theory 

o Research 

o Practice 

· Analysis of concept in terms of interrelationship of philosophy, theory, research, and practice. 

· Conclusion 

· Reference Page 

Note: 

1. There must be minimum of 5 References / citations. 

2. The references /citations should not be older than 5 years (2012 – 2017). 

3. References / citations must be written in APA Style. 

4. The References / citations must be from scholarly articles / textbooks/ journals and not from blogs. 

5. Wikipedia must not be used for references at all.

NURSING – Cystic Fibrosis in children discussion

Answer to these questions for cystic fibrosis in children.

• What is the pediatric condition/disease process/injury?
• What signs and symptoms do you expect?
• Provide a history of present illness (HPI).
• What do you include in your focused assessment for this infant/child?
• What equipment do you need?
• Describe the expected findings.
• What age is this infant/child?
• What developmental stage is your patient in?
• How do you adapt your assessment for this stage?
• What cultures do your patient and his/her family belong to?
• How will you adapt your care for the cultures?
• Is there a potential legal/ethical issue? Why is it a potential issue?
• Include 1 holistic teaching point, why it is important, and who you will teach.

Cite at least 1 research article about the condition, United States reference, APA format,