Nursing Jurisprudence

Marion Katrina L. Raguini, RN

Nursing Seminar
1. Topic 2. Title 3. Committees Program planning
Physical

set-up Awards and tokens Food and refreshments Documentation

LAW
Xset of rules established by a governing power to: guide actions regulate conduct of the people impose sanctions for violation or non-compliance. -

SOURCES OF LAW
1.Divine

Law from the Creator 2.Human Law made by a legislative body or any law making body
a)

General/Public Law a)Constitutional b)Criminal c)Administrative d)International e)Religious Individual/Private Law a)Civil

a)

JURISPRUDENCE
Xtheory and philosophy of law Xjuris (legal/law) Xprudentia (knowledge/wisdom) 1.Understand the fundamental nature of law 2.Acquire deeper meaning

ETHICS
Xethos custom Xpractical science dealing with the morality of human acts Xnursing actions scientific yet moral! - human life, rights and dignity Human Acts voluntary Acts of Men - involuntary

NURSING JURISPRUDENCE
XStudy of nursing laws, lawsuits, liabilities, legal principles, rules and regulations and doctrines affecting nursing practice.

NURSING ETHICS
Xstudy of ethics in nursing practice. 1.Changing philosophy of health care 2.Changing philosophy of nursing 3.Evolution of nursing profession distinct from medicine

Theories:
1.Utilitarian or teological the end justifies the

means

2.

3.Deontological the end DOES NOT justify the

means - the act is the criterion for the determination of good and not and what is wrong

1.Intuitionism people inherently know what is right

PROFESSION career
- knowledge, skills, attitude specialized body of knowledge accountability and liability caring profession competence ethics service oriented

S A C C E S

SCOPE OF NURSING PRACTICE

- Pursuant to RA. 9173 Nursing Act of 2002

Four-fold responsibility of nurse: 1. promotion of health 2. prevention of illness 3. alleviation of suffering 4. restoration of health 5. spiritual health self-transcendence -

SCOPE OF NURSING PRACTICE

Five Duties:

N nursing process is utilized L linkages with the community & health team U undertake manpower development training and research M motivation of I, F and C P participation in nursing education

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)

CODE OF ETHICS

FOR FILIPINO NURSES

Elements:
1. Nurses 2. Nurses 3. Nurses 4. Nurses 5. Nurses 6. Nurses

and and and and and and

Patient Practice Co-worker Society Physician Profession

CODE OF ETHICS
1.Nurses and People

Cultural considerations b) Autonomy c) Confidentiality

a)
2.

3.Nurses and Practice

Human life is inviolable b) Quality and excellence in providing care c) Patient advocate d) Responsibility and accountability e) Ethical, moral & legal dimensions of profession
a) f)

CODE OF ETHICS

3.

Nurses and Co-workers a) Collaboration for the patients best interest b) Maintain good working relationship with health care team

4.Nurses and Society

Preservation of life b) Respect for human rights c) Establish linkages with the public
a)

CODE OF ETHICS

5.

Nurse and Profession a) Loyalty to profession and preservation of its integrity b) Professional organization c) Determine and implement acceptable standard of nursing

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 registration 2.Revoke certificate of registration 3.Administer exam 4.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 Sotejo Ms. 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 9173 Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 RA Sen. Juan Flavier

Philippine Nursing Act of 2002

X more responsive nursing profession X protection and improvement of the nursing

profession by: a.relevant nursing education b.humane working conditions c.better career prospect d.dignified existence of nurses

RA 9173
YThe state guarantees the delivery of

quality basic health care services through an adequate nursing personnel system throughout the country.

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-judicial 2.Quasi-legislative 3.Police Power

Removal or suspension: 1.Neglect of duty 2.Irregularities in NLE 3.Unprofessional, immoral conduct

Registered Nurse:
GWA of 75% with no grade < 60% Registration by reciprocity Special/temporary permit

Revocation:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Criminal offense Immoral/dishonorable conduct Mentally incompetent Unprofessional and unethical practice Gross incompetence Malpractice and negligence Violation of Code

domo arigatou..