Week 5 Discussion 1

Specifically define the role of the registered nurse in patient advocacy. Describe situations in which nursing advocacy can assist patients within the healthcare environment. Defend why nurses are, or are not, adequately prepared, in pre-licensure education, to act as patient advocates. 

Week 5 Discussion 2

The ANA Code of Ethics currently emphasizes the word "patient" instead of the word "client" in referring to nursing care recipients. Do you agree with this change? Why or why not? Review the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements found in Appendix B of your Butts text.

· Compose at least 2-3 paragraphs all in APA format for each with proper references

End-of-Life Issues and Your Role as a Nurse

· Read Chapter 3 text (Pozgar)

· Read Chapter 9 text (Butts)

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