Reply to Dion Mari Acha
Hello Dion,
I liked your choice of Provision 1 of the Code of Ethics for Nurses. The provision requires the nurse to advocate for and protect the patient’s health, rights, and safety. I agree that patient education is crucial in implementing the provision since it results in improved outcomes and the creation of awareness of the side-effects of the medication. Nurses can also implement this provision by advocating for the rights of their patients, as well as vulnerable populations in society (Hanks, 2013).
References
Hanks, R. G. (2013). Social advocacy: A call for nursing action. Pastoral Psychology, 62(2), 163-173.
Reply to Megan Ulloa
Hello Megan,
I was interested in your choice of Provision 5 since it emphasizes, among others, the need for continuing professional and personal growth. Professional growth is vital in nursing practice as it enables nurses to have more knowledge in a particular specialty, which creates room for higher career status (Eason, 2010). I agree that the issue of integrating social justice to healthcare and nursing can be challenging since it is influenced by a variety of factors, including technology, politics, education, and information.
References
Eason, T. (2010). Lifelong learning: Fostering a culture of curiosity. Creative Nursing, 16(4), 155-159.