Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Interdisciplinary Care: The Health Care Team-I01:21

Interdisciplinary Care: The Health Care Team-I

An interdisciplinary team includes many healthcare professionals working together and utilizing their skills, knowledge, and expertise to provide holistic and quality patient care.
Physicians
The physician's primary responsibility is to diagnose illness and direct the medical or surgical treatment of the condition. The authority to admit patients to a healthcare agency or institution and practice care within that setting is granted to physicians by the healthcare agency or institution itself.
The Professional Nurse01:22

The Professional Nurse

Professional nurses are not limited to bedside care and are taking roles of greater responsibility. A nurse should have a knowledge-based practice, including personal, theoretical, procedural, cultural, and reflexive knowledge. Additionally, nurses must be competent in cognitive, technical, interpersonal, and ethical/legal skills. Some of the best attributes of successful nurses include the following:
Communication skills: These are critical characteristics, especially speaking and listening.
Accountability and Responsibility of a Nurse II01:09

Accountability and Responsibility of a Nurse II

Professional accountability in nursing is a multifaceted concept that encompasses professional ethics, legal standards, and employment expectations. This framework ensures that nurses maintain and elevate the quality of care while upholding the values of their profession. It compels them to treat patients, families, and colleagues with respect, compassion, and integrity.
For example, a nurse demonstrating respect and compassion might listen attentively to a patient's concerns, provide comfort...
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities II01:23

Nurses' Legal Responsibilities II

Establishing a secure, collaborative nurse-patient relationship is crucial for delivering high-quality care. This relationship, founded on trust, respect, and honesty, enhances the patient's comfort and willingness to share vital health information. For example, a nurse who listens actively and without judgment provides clear information about health conditions and treatment options and respects patient decisions, which builds a trusting relationship.
Communication between nurses and patients...
Restorative Care01:19

Restorative Care

Restorative care is provided once a patient has been discharged from a healthcare facility and requires additional services. The additional services include home care, rehabilitation programs, and extended care. Restorative care centers help the patient regain their previous level of functioning or acquire a new level of functioning due to the incapacitating effects of a disease or a disability. It aims to assist patients in enhancing their quality of life by encouraging independence,...
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities III01:16

Nurses' Legal Responsibilities III

Nurse-to-nurse relationships are legally required to adhere to professional standards, ensuring a respectful and positive working environment. Professional conduct demands that nurses treat all colleagues respectfully and courteously, fostering a productive, supportive workplace. Nurses must actively eliminate bullying, discrimination, and harassment to maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
Cultivating a culture of collaboration and mutual respect among nurses transcends mere enhancement...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Risjord's philosophy of nursing science: concerns and questions.

Nursing philosophy : an international journal for healthcare professionals·2013
Same author

Re: Our healthcare "system"--what system?, by Lynn Nagle 23(4): 1–3.

Nursing leadership (Toronto, Ont.)·2011
Same author

Polemics, taste, and truth in nursing discourse.

Nursing philosophy : an international journal for healthcare professionals·2008
Same author

The future of RN practice in Alberta.

Alberta RN·2008
Same author

The binary: an obstacle to scholarly nursing discourse?

Nursing philosophy : an international journal for healthcare professionals·2006
Same author

Cultural theories of nursing responsive to human needs and values.

Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing·2006

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
10:07

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

Published on: June 21, 2010

A return to diploma-prepared registered nurses.

June F Kikuchi1

  • 1Professor Emerita, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.

Nursing Leadership (Toronto, Ont.)
|January 9, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Canadian nursing leaders must protect the goal of baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses (RNs). Some organizations propose a future RN practice that could revert to diploma preparation, jeopardizing this standard.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Policy
  • Professional Standards

Background:

  • Canada established baccalaureate preparation as the standard for registered nurse (RN) practice 25 years ago.
  • This led to the phasing out of hospital nursing schools in favor of collaborative college programs.
  • The transition aimed to facilitate RNs' move into baccalaureate nursing programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To alert Canadian nurse leaders to a potential threat to the baccalaureate standard for RNs.
  • To examine proposals that may lead to a new healthcare professional and a return to diploma preparation.
  • To ensure the continued advancement of nursing education in Canada.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of proposed changes in RN practice.

More Related Videos

Setup and Execution of the Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Death Notification Curriculum
04:36

Setup and Execution of the Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Death Notification Curriculum

Published on: August 5, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
10:07

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

Published on: June 21, 2010

Setup and Execution of the Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Death Notification Curriculum
04:36

Setup and Execution of the Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Death Notification Curriculum

Published on: August 5, 2020

  • Review of professional nursing organization initiatives in Canada.
  • Focus on the implications for nursing education standards.
  • Main Results:

    • Certain professional nursing organizations are conceptualizing future RN practice.
    • These concepts may lead to a new type of healthcare professional.
    • There is a risk of returning to diploma-level preparation for RNs.

    Conclusions:

    • The nursing profession in Canada faces a paradoxical situation regarding its educational standards.
    • Nurse leaders must actively safeguard the established baccalaureate preparation standard for RNs.
    • Failure to address these proposals could undermine decades of progress in nursing education.