Nursing Jurisprudence

Marion Katrina L. Raguini, RN

1. Topic2. Title 3. Committees

Program planning Physical set-up Awards and tokens Food and refreshments Documentation

Nursing Seminar

LAW

set of rules established by a governing power to:

guide actions regulate conduct of the people impose sanctions for violation or

non-compliance.

SOURCES OF LAW1. Divine Law – from the Creator2. Human Law – made by a legislative body or

any law making body

a) General/Public Lawa) Constitutionalb) Criminalc) Administratived) Internationale) Religious

b) Individual/Private Lawa) Civil

JURISPRUDENCE theory and philosophy of law juris (legal/law) prudentia (knowledge/wisdom)

1. Understand the fundamental nature of law

2. Acquire deeper meaning

ETHICS

ethos “custom” practical science dealing with the morality of human acts

nursing actions – scientific yet moral!- human life, rights and dignity

Human Acts – voluntary Acts of Men - involuntary

NURSING JURISPRUDENCE Study of nursing laws, lawsuits, liabilities,

legal principles, rules and regulations and doctrines affecting nursing practice.

NURSING ETHICS study of ethics in nursing practice.

1. Changing philosophy of health care2. Changing philosophy of nursing3. Evolution of nursing profession distinct

from medicine

Theories:1. Utilitarian or teological – the end justifies

the means

2. Deontological – the end DOES NOT justify the means

- the act is the criterion for the determination of good and not

3. Intuitionism – people inherently know what is right and what is wrong

PROFESSION – career- knowledge, skills, attitude

S specialized body of knowledgeA accountability and liabilityC caring professionC competenceE ethicsS service oriented

SCOPE OF NURSING PRACTICE- Pursuant to RA. 9173 Nursing Act of

2002

Four-fold responsibility of nurse:1. promotion of health2. prevention of illness3. alleviation of suffering 4. restoration of health5. spiritual health – self-transcendence

Five Duties:

N nursing process is utilizedL linkages with the community & health

teamU undertake manpower development

training and researchM motivation of I, F and CP participation in nursing education

SCOPE OF NURSING PRACTICE

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)

Elements:

1. Nurses and Patient2. Nurses and Practice3. Nurses and Co-worker4. Nurses and Society5. Nurses and Physician6. Nurses and Profession

CODE OF ETHICS FOR FILIPINO NURSES

1. Nurses and Peoplea) Cultural considerationsb) Autonomyc) Confidentiality

2. Nurses and Practicea) Human life is inviolableb) Quality and excellence in providing carec) Patient advocated) Responsibility and accountabilitye) Ethical, moral & legal dimensions of

profession

CODE OF ETHICS

3. Nurses and Co-workersa) Collaboration for the patient’s best

interestb) Maintain good working relationship with

health care team

4. Nurses and Societya) Preservation of lifeb) Respect for human rightsc) Establish linkages with the public

CODE OF ETHICS

5. Nurse and Professiona) Loyalty to profession and preservation of

its integrityb) Professional organizationc) Determine and implement acceptable

standard of nursing

CODE OF ETHICS

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 registration2. Revoke certificate of registration3. Administer exam4. 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 SotejoMs. 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 RA 9173 – Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 Sen. Juan Flavier

more responsive nursing profession protection and improvement of the nursing

profession by:a. relevant nursing educationb. humane working conditionsc. better career prospectd. dignified existence of nurses

Philippine Nursing Act of 2002

The state guarantees the delivery of quality basic health care services through an adequate nursing personnel system throughout the country.

RA 9173

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-judicial2. Quasi-legislative3. Police Power

Removal or suspension:4. Neglect of duty5. Irregularities in NLE6. Unprofessional, immoral conduct

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

Revocation:1. Criminal offense2. Immoral/dishonorable conduct3. Mentally incompetent4. Unprofessional and unethical practice5. Gross incompetence6. Malpractice and negligence7. Violation of Code

domo arigatou..