Think back to one of your first “unsafe practices” committed as a new nurse. Identify which...
Think back to one of your first “unsafe practices” committed as a new nurse. Identify which “safe practice” technique your experience aligns with (A-L on pg. 10 of Hawkins, et al. text).
Homework Answers
Unsafe nursing practice:
1. Nurse imposter
2. Practicing nurse with expired license.
3. Commit crime in nursing practice
4. Client abuse
5. Substance abuse
6. Unsafe practice
Safe practice in nursing:
1. Follow institutional policy
2. Professional liability insurance
3. Quality nursing care
4. Accountability
5. Responsibility in patient care
6. Patient education
7. Follow the ethical principles
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