CARBOPLATIN IS THE DRUG.

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 CARBOPLATIN IS THE DRUG.

The purpose of this assignment is to thoroughly evaluate one drug used to treat cancer. 
This assignment should cover all aspects of the drug which may include: drug discovery, mechanism of action, molecular interactions, scientific/medical studies, medical diagnosis of disease, disease background/prevalence, drug administration, dosing, side effects, nursing considerations, and effectiveness/efficacy of drug. 

Format: 4 PAGES (not including references or title page). Font size 12. 
Calibri Font .
 APA format. 
AT LEAST three references must be from primary literature (PubMed (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) is a great place to look. 

PubMed Central will give full length articles.).

 Proper grammar and clear/concise sentence structure will be crucial. 

The Nurse Practice Act is enforced by the BON.

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The Nurse Practice Act is enforced by the BON. Nurses must comply with the law and related rules in order to maintain their licenses. The law describes qualifications for licensure, nursing titles that are allowed to be used, scope of practice and actions that can or will happen if the nurse does not follow the nursing law.  These standards are important to our profession because they promote and guide our clinical practice.
Illinois RNs and LPNs are licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. Although Illinois is not a Nurse Compact state, nurses may be licensed by examination or endorsement. Those who have taken the required exam elsewhere may be licensed by “acceptance of exam” even if they are not licensed in another jurisdiction. The state board of nursing is the owner of a nurse’s license, not the nurse.
The standards of practice influence how one should practice as a nurse. There are rules and regulations that must be followed. Working within your scope of practice allows to support patient safety. Violations of this may result in discipline as specified in Section 70-5 of the Act in Illinois.

Outline the concept of professional accountability as it pertains to nursing.

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Outline the concept of professional accountability as it pertains to nursing. Provide examples of how a nurse demonstrates professional accountability in clinical expertise, the nursing process, and evidence-based practice.  
Professional nursing accountability is when a nurse takes responsibility for their   actions, judgments, and omissions when caring for patients .      Professional accountability  is also having the responsibility of remaining competent and up to date in all nursing and health care practices   (Green, S 2018).   Nurses should also have  integrity  that is always maintained ,  through their  actions, practices, and attitudes which  they  display to their patients  and interdisciplinary team.   
A nurse can demonstrate professional accountability in clinical expertise  for example by  ensuring that  they are always  properly giving blood products to a patient.  Using their clinical expertise, they know they need to have an order, consent, two licensed professionals to verify the blood products and the patient before administration, and to stay with the patient for the first fifteen minutes of the transfusion. Doing this is  advocating for  the patient to get the correct products safely and  requires a  certain professional attendanc e.   
In the nursing process, a nurse can demonstrate professional accountability  by using safe practices.  S uch  as  educating the patient of signs and symptoms of a transfusion reaction, to notify staff if they have any questions and concerns during the transfusion  immediately and  reporting  and intervening if there is a reaction.  
P rofessional accountability can be shown in the evidence-based practices (EBP).  A nurse being educated and up to date on educations such as EBP and using it to help improve action and promote better patient outcomes.      
References  

Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a nursing professional.

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Reflect on everything you have accomplished in your program and what it means in terms of career advancement. There is no required minimum length for your summary, but be sure you address each program outcome as thoroughly as possible.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Competency 5: Communication – Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, including interdepartmental and interdisciplinary collaboration for quality outcomes.       

(IMPORTANT) -Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a nursing professional. 

Competency 9: Professional Role – Incorporate the qualities, skills, behaviors, and knowledge required to function as a patient advocate, practice high-quality care, assess and evaluate patient outcomes, and provide leadership in improving care.       

(IMPORTANT) -Reflect on growth in the qualities, skills, behaviors, and knowledge required to function as a patient advocate.
(IMPORTANT) -Reflect on how BSN experiences have improved abilities to practice high quality care, assess and evaluate patient outcomes, and provide leadership in improving care.

Competency 10: Global Accountability and Public Service – Integrate a holistic approach to local, regional, national, and global dynamics in nursing and healthcare system delivery.       

(IMPORTANT) -Reflect on the role of the BSN-prepared nurse in public service.
(IMPORTANT) -Reflect on aspirations to facilitate change and foster innovation to improve the health care system.

Assessment Instructions 
  
For this assignment, please address the following questions related to the above competencies:

Reflect on how you have grown in the qualities, skills, behaviors, and knowledge required to function as a patient advocate.
Reflect on how your BSN experiences have improved your abilities to practice high quality care, assess and evaluate patient outcomes, and provide leadership in improving care.
Reflect on the role of the BSN-prepared nurse in public service.
Reflect on your aspirations to facilitate change and foster innovation to improve the health care system.
Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a nursing professional.

Additional Requirements

Format: You do not need to use APA formatting for this assessment.
Length: There is no required minimum length for your summary, but be sure you address each program outcome as thoroughly as possible.
References: You do not need to use any supporting resources other than your completed assessments.
Font: Use double-spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font.