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

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...
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 I01:30

Accountability and Responsibility of a Nurse I

Accountability in nursing is a fundamental principle that underscores the obligation of nurses to take responsibility for their actions and answer for any errors or omissions in patient care. This principle is grounded in the professional, legal, and ethical frameworks that shape nursing practice. For instance, nurses must adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and practice standards, including guidelines set forth by nursing boards and professional bodies, to ensure their actions comply...
Obedience01:08

Obedience

According to obedience research, we may harm others under the forceful pressures of an authority figure (Milgram, 1974). How about if the inappropriate orders were delivered with less force? The increasing interdependence between nurses and physicians compelled Hofling and his colleagues to explore nurses’ reactions to a potentially harmful medical request made by the perceived authority figure, the doctor (Hofling, Brotzman, Dalrymple, Graves, & Pierce, 1966). In this situation, obedience...
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...
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities I01:27

Nurses' Legal Responsibilities I

In healthcare, informed consent is a crucial process that involves thoroughly communicating medical treatment options to patients, including benefits, risks, potential side effects, and alternatives. This process enables patients to make well-informed decisions about their care, ensuring they understand the implications of their choices before consenting to or refusing treatment.
The legal responsibilities of a nurse regarding informed consent include the following:

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

A second planetesimal collision in the Fomalhaut system.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2025
Same author

<i>In silico</i> investigations of albumin-GLP-1 receptor agonist complexes for diabetes drug delivery applications.

Computational and structural biotechnology journal·2025
Same author

Factors Associated With Mid-term PROMIS Upper Extremity Scores in Conservatively and Operatively Treated Distal Radius Fractures.

Hand (New York, N.Y.)·2025
Same author

Reference-based chemical-genetic interaction profiling to elucidate small molecule mechanism of action in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Nature communications·2025
Same author

Psychological pathways from childhood maltreatment to inflammation among midlife and older adults.

Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy·2025
Same author

Estimating Dyad Level Processes in MFT Research: General Overview of the Common Fate Model and Extensions Into Mediation, Moderation, Growth, and Hybrid Models.

Journal of marital and family therapy·2025
Same journal

Exploring Motivations and Barriers: A Mixed-Methods Study of Precepting Among Advanced Practice Behavioral Health Nurses.

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association·2026
Same journal

Effect of Methylphenidate on Heart Rate Variability in Children and Adolescents With ADHD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association·2026
Same journal

A Program Evaluation of Medication Adherence With Long-Acting and Pro-Drug Stimulants in Adolescents Using Telehealth and Hybrid Care Models.

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association·2026
Same journal

Cultural Determinants of Pain Experience and Suicidality in Black Women: Informing Personalized Pain Interventions and Psychiatric Nursing Care [Formula: see text].

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association·2026
Same journal

PMH Nurse Wellbeing Is Vital to Organizational Resilience.

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association·2026
Same journal

Understanding the IMD Exclusion: A Policy Analysis of H.R. 5662 and H.R. 6727.

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 21, 2026

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
09:52

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide

Published on: January 15, 2017

Staffing yes, but competency, too

Michael Fitzgerald

    Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
    |June 19, 2012
    PubMed
    Summary

    No abstract available in PubMed .

    More Related Videos

    A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills
    07:31

    A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills

    Published on: February 13, 2020

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: May 21, 2026

    Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
    09:52

    Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide

    Published on: January 15, 2017

    A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills
    07:31

    A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills

    Published on: February 13, 2020