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Katelyn M Wentworth1, Lisette Dorfman, Justine Taddeo
1About the Authors Katelyn M. Wentworth, BSN, RN, is a cardiovascular surgical nurse, Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, New Hampshire. Lisette Dorfman, PhD, FNP, RN, is an assistant professor, College of Mount Saint Vincent Department of Nursing, Bronx, New York. Justine Taddeo, EdD, RN, now retired, was a full professor, College of Mount Saint Vincent. For more information, contact Dr. Dorfman at lisetter914@aol.com.
Abstract:
A qualitative study was conducted with 10 nursing students to evaluate how students respond to breaches of standards of practice by clinical nurses. Statements were identified and analyzed with Colaizzi's method. Three main themes emerged: 1) Violations of the ANA Code of Ethics were witnessed by students (handling medications/equipment incorrectly, failing to comply with infection control, violating patient privacy). 2) Students were upset and felt they should have responded differently when witnessing a violation. 3) Students need preparation on how to react to violations of practice, with proper enforcement of practice within the clinical.
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