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Accountability and Responsibility

As a nursing student and as a nurse it is my responsibility to make myself aware of the laws, ethics and policies which govern practice as a nurse.  Laws such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act), ethical standards of the ANA and other federal, state and local laws must be known and adhered to.  

Nursing 220 - Nursing Competencies

In this class I solidified a foundation for providing competent care with a focus on the older adult population. Through the lab and clinical experiences I learned and then put into practice the necessary elements for therapeutic communication and technical skills.  We were introduced to HIPAA and completed the training for it to become certified.  We also were introduced to and studied the American Nursing Association Code of Ethics. 

Nursing 260 - Professional Foundations I

In this class I furthered my understanding of the values of the nursing profession through study of history, philosophy and theories of the profession.  Privacy and the ANA Code of Ethics remains a key point of discussion as we further our skill development.