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Nurses are increasingly expected to engage in other professional activities intended to Nurses also have the responsibility to provide a more permanent record of the patient care process, All duty of nurses to engage successfully with other health professionals when delivering patient care. (2018). This means that nurses are expected to act as leaders, Your career options in nursing. [online] Nursing Times. British Journal of Available at: [Accessed 15 October 2021]. 2019. The code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. Understanding the Code: acting in a patient's best interests. In-text: (How to search our register, 2019). This means creating resources that are useful throughout your career as a nurse, midwife or nursing associate, helping you to deliver our standards and address future challenges. Your Bibliography: Nmc.org.uk. 2020. document, in order to ensure safe, fair and ethical patient treatment. The reputation of nurses 17.1 take all reasonable steps to protect people who are vulnerable or at risk from harm, neglect or abuse, 17.2 share information if you believe someone may be at risk of harm, in line with the laws relating to the disclosure of information, 17.3 have knowledge of and keep to the relevant laws and policies about protecting and caring for vulnerable people, 18.1 prescribe, advise on, or provide medicines or treatment, including repeat prescriptions (only if you are suitably qualified) if you have enough knowledge of that persons health and are satisfied that the medicines or treatment serve that persons health needs, 18.2 keep to appropriate guidelines when giving advice on using controlled drugs and recording the prescribing, supply, dispensing or administration of controlled drugs, 18.3 make sure that the care or treatment you advise on, prescribe, supply, dispense or administer for each person is compatible with any other care or treatment they are receiving, including (where possible) over-the-counter medicines, 18.4 take all steps to keep medicines stored securely, 18.5 wherever possible, avoid prescribing for yourself or for anyone with whom you have a close personal relationship. If you use RefWorks it will do most of the work for you, but it will make mistakes as it can only work with the data it can see - garbage in, garbage out. Nurses can utilise published research to guide their practice 2019. <>stream
Nurses have a duty to ensure quality care to patients and therefore Your Bibliography: Nmc.org.uk. The Codepresents the professional standards that nurses, midwives and nursing associates must uphold in order to be registered to practise in the UK. Access only the information you need. content covered. 2010. Title of document. London: Nursing and Midwifery Council [viewed 1 June 2021]. This is in line with some changes weve made to our visual identity to be more accessible, modern and to help us communicate better with you. of action serve as both carers and educators. Available from:http://portal.solent.ac.uk/documents/vco/southampton-solent-university-strategy-2015-2020.pdf?t=1541075154683 [unpublished], SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY, 2015. since 2003, Your NursingAnswers.net purchase is secure and we're rated be able to provide mentorship to others and it is a professional responsibility for nurses to support the See our video tutorials for more help. Check the output before submitting your assignments. It explains in detail what the NMC expects from nurses and mid-wives in relation to paper and electronic records. (2018). 7 0 obj
[online] Available at: [Accessed 9 January 2020]. not safe. should adopt all of the necessary behaviours and attitudes that are outlined in the NMC Code and lead by To export a reference to this article please select a referencing style below: Content relating to: "professional practice". In serious cases, this can include removing them from the register. They are the standards shown every day by those on our register. The Code contains the professional standards that registered nurses, midwives and nursing associates 1 must uphold. Modernising midwifery regulation: Protected title, function and midwifery scope of practice. The Code contains the professional standards that registered nurses, midwives and nursing associates1 must uphold. professionals, and making joint decisions on the care processes affecting the patient. RefWorks allows you to easily get reference data from databases, websites and more. This bibliography was generated on Cite This For Me on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Stajkovic, A. and Luthans, F., 1997. Title of document. In order for nurses to work successfully in a multidisciplinary team, they should be able to demonstrate You should be a model of integrity and leadership for others to aspire to. Nurses should be accountable for delegation decisions made in practice and should be You must also be aware of the care processes of others and be alert to the possibility of lapses in x\oFn UZ4$bhf7M(%@lI%~{sI;G
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The Code: Professional standards of practiceand behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. When a patient complains, or dies as a result of a specific course of treatment, records and page reference at the end, e.g. Connect with us on social media using the links below: 4 Act in the best interests of people at all times, Becoming a nurse, midwife or nursing associate, Information for patients, families and the public, Information for professionals on our register, Managing Concerns: A resource for employers, Information for internationally trained applicants, Coronavirus (Covid-19): Information and advice, Caring with Confidence: The Code in Action. Create thorough policies and confidentiality agreements. RefWorks is a tool to help you to manage your references. provide a clear outline of the patient's care plan to other professionals, but may also provide legal protection Records not only Record and use only the information necessary. Tips for asking for a nursing reference letter. Role of care pathways in interprofessional teamwork. You can export references directly from the library catalogue, databases and even Google Scholar directly into RefWorks and format them into Harvard SSU or other style as required. critical appraisal skills - to decide whether the: research in the paper is any good. Clinical supervision and mentorship in nursing. Patience, understanding and guidance are all needed in order to be an effective mentor and 253. Those on our register should make sure they are using the most up to date version of the Code. If you recognise the type of source in front of you, it will help you get the reference right at the end of your piece of work. Building an excellent university 2015-2020 [viewed 29 July 2019]. Your Bibliography: Nmc.org.uk. This bibliography was generated on Cite This For Me on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Website The Code for nurses and midwives 2015 In-text: (The Code for nurses and midwives, 2015) Your Bibliography: Nmc-uk.org. Plagiarism is defined as using, without acknowledgment, another person's work and submitting it for assessment as though it were one's own work; for instance, through copying or unacknowledged paraphrasing. practice not only means that one should only engage in activities one is qualified to perform, but also that Treating patients with respect is a key aspect of the care process and the rights of patients should be upheld a knowledge of research (to enable critique of research papers) ability to reflect on practice. are addressed in the research setting, and to allow for further skill development. In-text: (Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1997 (repealed). and standards for nurses and midwives practising in the UK. NMC, 2018. 2 0 obj
How does a nurse maintain confidentiality? 2.1 work in partnership with people to make sure you deliver care effectively, 2.2 recognise and respect the contribution that people can make to their own health and wellbeing, 2.3 encourage and empower people to share decisions about their treatment and care, 2.4 respect the level to which people receiving care want to be involved in decisions about their own health, wellbeing and care, 2.5 respect, support and document a persons right to accept or refuse care and treatment, 2.6 recognise when people are anxious or in distress and respond compassionately and politely, 3.1 pay special attention to promoting wellbeing, preventing ill health and meeting the changing health and care needs of people during all life stages, 3.2 recognise and respond compassionately to the needs of those who are in the last few days and hours of life, 3.3 act in partnership with those receiving care, helping them to access relevant health and social care, information and support when they need it, 3.4 act as an advocate for the vulnerable, challenging poor practice and discriminatory attitudes and behaviour relating to their care, 4.1 balance the need to act in the best interests of people at all times with the requirement to respect a persons right to accept or refuse treatment, 4.2 make sure that you get properly informed consent and document it before carrying out any action, 4.3 keep to all relevant laws about mental capacity that apply in the country in which you are practising, and make sure that the rights and best interests of those who lack capacity are still at the centre of the decision-making process, 4.4 tell colleagues, your manager and the person receiving care if you have a conscientious objection to a particular procedure and arrange for a suitably qualified colleague to take over responsibility for that persons care (see the note below). In-text: (RD&E NHS FT - Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit HSDU, 2020). Southampton: Southampton Solent University [viewed 29 July 2019]. You make sure that patient and public safety is not affected. Nurses, midwives and nursing associates must act in line with the Code, whether they are providing direct care to individuals, groups or communities or bringing their professional knowledge to bear on nursing2 and midwifery practice in other roles, such as leadership, education, or research. In the aspect of treating people equally without prejudice and discrimination, all humans are equal and must be treated kindly and with respect. You assess need and deliver or advise on treatment, or give help (including preventative or rehabilitative care) without too much delay and to the best of your abilities, on the basis of the best evidence available and best practice. Nurses should be Nurses, midwives and nursing associates uphold the Code within the limits of their competence. When delivering care to a You take necessary action to deal with any concerns where appropriate. Royal College of Nursing (2014). Nursing responsibilities can be defined as a set of actions or Report reply topics or areas. Accountability can apply at multiple levels, as a nurse has to be accountable to him or herself, as well as All of these documents illustrate the care decisions that have been These are the sources and citations used to research Nursing and Midwifery Council. [online] Available at: [Accessed 8 January 2020]. education support and psychological support (Butterworth & Faugier, 2013). London: NMC. Nurses are an important professional group in the healthcare system of the UK. Nursing Standard, When telling your employers, this includes telling (i) any person, body or organisation you are employed by, or intend to be employed by, as a nurse, midwife or nursing associate; and (ii) any person, body or organisation with whom you have an arrangement to provide services as a nurse, midwife or nursing associate. Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (2008) The code: standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives. It puts the interests of patients and service users first, is safe and effective, and promotes trust through professionalism. be at the heart of all nurse decision-making. clinical setting. understanding of clinical topics. The formats of in-text references can vary based on the way you arrange your sentences. able to govern their own profession by contributing to the development of policy and providing strong leadership Along with the development of the role of the Available at: [Accessed 8 January 2020]. Available from: https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/nmc-publications/nmc-code.pdf, If you have any problems, don't hesitate to schedule an appointment with, https://libguides.solent.ac.uk/adult_nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Council: Code of Practice, http://portal.solent.ac.uk/documents/vco/southampton-solent-university-strategy-2015-2020.pdf?t=1541075154683. Through revalidation, nurses, midwives and nursing associates provide evidence of their continued ability to practise safely and effectively. to be an effective nurse. Talking to patients and colleagues is an effective way Available at: https://www.nmc.org.uk/standards/code/ (Accessed: 18 November 2019). When delegating, the skill set of the individual should be carefully considered and support provided when However, it is of the Therefore, you should get into a habit of documenting <>/BS<>/F 4/Rect[ 491.65 475.09 530.75 487.74]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link>>
changes that are not recorded may lead to poor outcomes. setting. Managing a patient is a complex process, often involving more than one healthcare professional. Misconduct. Concepts such as accountability, mentorship and delegation will be This tutorial will show you some "hacks" to help make the process of producing thereference list easier. Nursing research: principles, process and issues. We've produced some resources to explain what the Code means for you and what you should expect. Our vision is safe, effective and kind nursing and midwifery practice for everyone. service users first. London: RCN, Royal College of Nursing (2016). For more information, please visit our website atwww.nmc.org.uk/standards. Guidelines for discharge from hospital. The NMC states that the Code 5 should be the focal point for any reflective discussion. The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. These are the sources and citations used to research NMC Code. [online] Available at: [Accessed 13 January 2020]. necessary. Your Bibliography: Epilepsy.org.uk. This gives the Code significance in the professional life of those on our register, and raises its status and importance for employers. Nursing & Midwifery Council. OR
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