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Nursing Practice During A Mission In Nepal: Ethics And Leadership, Lorena M. Bonilla
Nursing Practice During A Mission In Nepal: Ethics And Leadership, Lorena M. Bonilla
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The ability of nurses to reflect or critically examine the impact of professional standards of practice, legal guidelines, and ethical frameworks that influence and guide their practice is essential to help patients achieve quality of life and wellness. Regardless of the location and setting where nursing takes place, contextual factors such as the benefits and potential harm resulting from the care provided, availability of resources, the nurse’s scope of practice, and evidence-based practice guidelines, all affect a nurse’s ability to practice in a safe, ethical, competent, caring, and compassionate manner.
Using an exploratory case study to investigate nurses’ (n=9) view …