Ethical Responsibilities and Professional Competencies
Submission Type: 
1-2 page paper
Details: 
Advanced practice nursing requires specific education, credentials, and competencies.
This week’s ethical discussion will explore a challenging scenario faced by a healthcare team member in a family clinic.  Watch this week’s Practice and Principle episode and respond to the questions below. 
Write a 1- 2 page paper discussing the following:
In line with her professional responsibilities, Althea must first rule out pregnancy before she considers prescribing medication for Jasmine’s nausea. Discuss the delicate balance between respecting patient autonomy and Althea’s responsibility to ensure Jasmine’s well-being. Is it ethical for Althea to be insistent about ruling out pregnancy, even if the patient is resistant?  
Althea is new in her role of nurse practioner. Discuss the competencies registered nurses will develop as they becomes a nurse practitioners. Which of these competencies does Althea demonstrate in this scenario?