Nursing 4320A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Homicide, Patient Safety, Organizational Culture

• School: Western University
• Department: Nursing
• Course: Nursing 4320A/B
• Professor: Hayden Woodley

Document Summary

Focusing on chapters 1,2,4,5,6,7 in ethical & legal issues in canadian nursing. Week 1 professionalism, regulation and the profession (case study- introduction to professional issues and relevance of course for future practice) Gain an overview of the course and raise questions about course structure and plans. Critically reflect on the influences on and evolution of canadian nursing. Critically appraise the concept of and influences on professional socialization. Actively reflect on personal assimilation of professional role, exploring sources of influence in professional socialization and development. Influences on the profession, professionalism, and professional socialization. What characterizes a profession: standards and values, a body that represents that person, training, education, accountability, regulatory body, amount of responsibility. What influences the nursing profession: not always a medical scope, caring for a patient on other levels, therapeutic relationships. What professional socialization supports are needed by you, the emerging workforce: knowledge, education, skills, recommendations, references, feedback, practice -> confidence.