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Nursing Jurisprudence
Marion Katrina L. Raguini, RN
1. Topic2. Title 3. Committees
Program planning Physical set-up Awards and tokens Food and refreshments Documentation
Nursing Seminar
LAW
set of rules established by a governing power to:
guide actions regulate conduct of the people impose sanctions for violation or
non-compliance.
SOURCES OF LAW1. Divine Law – from the Creator2. Human Law – made by a legislative body or
any law making body
a) General/Public Lawa) Constitutionalb) Criminalc) Administratived) Internationale) Religious
b) Individual/Private Lawa) Civil
JURISPRUDENCE theory and philosophy of law juris (legal/law) prudentia (knowledge/wisdom)
1. Understand the fundamental nature of law
2. Acquire deeper meaning
ETHICS
ethos “custom” practical science dealing with the morality of human acts
nursing actions – scientific yet moral!- human life, rights and dignity
Human Acts – voluntary Acts of Men - involuntary
NURSING JURISPRUDENCE Study of nursing laws, lawsuits, liabilities,
legal principles, rules and regulations and doctrines affecting nursing practice.
NURSING ETHICS study of ethics in nursing practice.
1. Changing philosophy of health care2. Changing philosophy of nursing3. Evolution of nursing profession distinct
from medicine
Theories:1. Utilitarian or teological – the end justifies
the means
2. Deontological – the end DOES NOT justify the means
- the act is the criterion for the determination of good and not
3. Intuitionism – people inherently know what is right and what is wrong
PROFESSION – career- knowledge, skills, attitude
S specialized body of knowledgeA accountability and liabilityC caring professionC competenceE ethicsS service oriented
SCOPE OF NURSING PRACTICE- Pursuant to RA. 9173 Nursing Act of
2002
Four-fold responsibility of nurse:1. promotion of health2. prevention of illness3. alleviation of suffering 4. restoration of health5. spiritual health – self-transcendence
Five Duties:
N nursing process is utilizedL linkages with the community & health
teamU undertake manpower development
training and researchM motivation of I, F and CP participation in nursing education
SCOPE OF NURSING PRACTICE
CODE OF ETHICS
declaration of faith, belief and ideals which the profession upholds and members conform
1st approved PNA Code of Ethics (1982)
amended Code of Ethics for Nurses Resolution No. 220 Series of 2004 (July 14, 2004)
Elements:
1. Nurses and Patient2. Nurses and Practice3. Nurses and Co-worker4. Nurses and Society5. Nurses and Physician6. Nurses and Profession
CODE OF ETHICS FOR FILIPINO NURSES
1. Nurses and Peoplea) Cultural considerationsb) Autonomyc) Confidentiality
2. Nurses and Practicea) Human life is inviolableb) Quality and excellence in providing carec) Patient advocated) Responsibility and accountabilitye) Ethical, moral & legal dimensions of
profession
CODE OF ETHICS
3. Nurses and Co-workersa) Collaboration for the patient’s best
interestb) Maintain good working relationship with
health care team
4. Nurses and Societya) Preservation of lifeb) Respect for human rightsc) Establish linkages with the public
CODE OF ETHICS
5. Nurse and Professiona) Loyalty to profession and preservation of
its integrityb) Professional organizationc) Determine and implement acceptable
standard of nursing
CODE OF ETHICS
PHILIPPINE NURSING LAW
HISTORY:
March 1, 1919 - RA 2808 - First True Nursing Law
- creation of Board of Examiners
Chair:Dr. Juan Cabarus Members: Anastacia Giron-Tupas
Belen Del Rosario
Function of BOE:1. Issuance of certificate of registration2. Revoke certificate of registration3. Administer exam4. Examine practice of nursing
March 8, 1922 RA 3025 Registration of Red Cross Aids and Welfare
Workers
December 5, 1932 RA 4007 BOE put under custody of Bureau of Civil
Service
1950 RA 465 – Standardization of exam and fees RA 546 – BOE direct supervision of Pres. of
Phil
1953 Birth of Filipino Nurse Association
Legislative Committee Chair: Mrs. Obdulia Kabigting
Members: Ms. Jovita SotejoMs. Anne Sand
Ms. Conchita Ruiz
June 19, 1953 Philippines Nursing Law by Sen. Geronima T.
Pecson
November 21, 1991 RA 7164 – Philippine Nursing Law of 1991 Sen. Edgardo Angara & Sen. Heherson
Alvarez
October 21, 2002 RA 9173 – Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 Sen. Juan Flavier
more responsive nursing profession protection and improvement of the nursing
profession by:a. relevant nursing educationb. humane working conditionsc. better career prospectd. dignified existence of nurses
Philippine Nursing Act of 2002
The state guarantees the delivery of quality basic health care services through an adequate nursing personnel system throughout the country.
RA 9173
BOARD OF NURSING:
supervision and regulation of nursing practice 1 chairperson and 6 members nursing education, nursing service and
community service
Powers and Duties:1. Quasi-judicial2. Quasi-legislative3. Police Power
Removal or suspension:4. Neglect of duty5. Irregularities in NLE6. Unprofessional, immoral conduct
Registered Nurse: GWA of 75% with no grade < 60% Registration by reciprocity Special/temporary permit
Revocation:1. Criminal offense2. Immoral/dishonorable conduct3. Mentally incompetent4. Unprofessional and unethical practice5. Gross incompetence6. Malpractice and negligence7. Violation of Code
domo arigatou..