NFLPN Standards of Practice: Legal/Ethical Status
1. Shall hold a current license to practice nursing as an LP/VN in accordance with the law of the state wherein employed.
2. Shall know the scope of practice authorized by the Nursing Practice Act in the state wherein employed.
3. Shall have a personal commitment to fulfill the legal responsibilities inherent in good nursing practice.
4. Shall take responsible actions in situations wherein there is unprofessional conduct by a peer or other health care provider.
5. Shall recognize and have a commitment to meet the ethical and moral obligations of the practice of nursing.
6. Shall not accept or perform professional responsibilities which the individual knows (s)he is not competent to perform.
Nursing Practice Standards for the Licensed Practical/Vocation Nursing.
Watch the National Council States Board of Nursing 6 minutes video on social media and answer the following questions.
Social Media Guidelines for Nurses | NCSBN
1. What violations did Emily and Jason commit? Apply at least 2 ethical principles from the NFLPN Standards of Practice.
2. Once Jason realized he violated HIPAA, what NFLPN Standards of Practice did Jason invoke? (Name at least 2)
Read the Social Media White Paper developed by the National Council States Board of Nursing (NCSBN) at: Social_Media.pdf (ncsbn.org) and the Professional Boundaries Brochure found at NCSBN_SocialMedia.pdf
1. In what ways can you prevent legal/ ethical violations in your nursing practice? (Name at least 3)
2. Describe how Emily and Jason may have crossed the “professional boundaries” of patient-centered care.
Competencies measured in this assignment:
PROFESSIONALISM COMPETENCY:
Explain (K), demonstrate (P), and value (E) nursing care within ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks and within the scope of practice for the LPN.
Maintain confidentiality when using information technology.
PROFESSIONALISM:
Describe (K), demonstrate (P), and accept (E) responsibility for personal integrity, professional boundaries, professional behaviors and lifelong learning.
Display personal integrity and professional behaviors while maintaining professional boundaries within the scope of practical nursing.