Throughout my journey of becoming a competent registered nurse
Throughout my journey of becoming a competent registered nurse, I have developed high awareness of the professional, moral, and legal requirements as set by the nursing governing body. This awareness extends to the NSW health core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment. I understand that patient treatment must be approached holistically and with allied health services to ensure that the client can cope with ongoing needs following their discharge. Inclusivity and trust in treatment are paramount but should be dictated by each patient’s uniqueness and through open communication and cooperation with the client. Patients’ needs must be recognized before offering treatment to avoid disrespecting the patients or their careers. Every member of the health care team should be involved in developing a quality treatment for a patient. Clients ought to be notified that the decisions made by the group are of great benefit to them.
A nurse is accountable for taking care of their health and that of the patients. The nurse’s health is essential as an unhealthy nurse will not be able to give attention to their patients. A nurse is responsible and accountable to their patients in what is referred to as the duty of care. This accountability means that they have to take the responsibility to take action and accept the consequences of their actions. A nurse should carry out their duty by use of sound professional judgment. However, due to the challenges of time and organizational demands, the actions of a nurse may harm a client The nurse will give an account of their analysis, activities, and omissions, both legally and professionally. Accountability can only be achieved through the autonomy of practice, which requires a nurse to make decisions that are guided by their right and responsibility to act according to the shared professional values.