Functional Differences: Peplau Vs. Oregon State Board Of Nursing

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Functional Differences
There are two important guides for ethical, legal, and competent nursing. Regulatory agencies, such as the Oregon State Board of Nursing, and the professional nursing organizations, like the American Nurses Association. The two bodies provide outlines for nursing practice, their functionality’s differ. The Oregon State Board of Nursing is accountable for the licensing and regulating of nursing practices in the state of Oregon. The Oregon Board of Nursing is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws that govern the nursing practice in the state of Oregon. Which is outlined in the state’s Nursing Practice Act. The states practices act includes definitions of nursing practice. What actions can be performed,
Hildegard E. Peplau, in 1952, offered her theory on interpersonal relations as it applied to nursing care and practice, providing a model to help aid patients in healing as well as, how to overcome illness through personal interaction. In Peplau’s work Interpersonal Relations in Nursing: A Conceptual Frame of Reference for Psychodynamic Nursing she offered her nursing theory on interpersonal relationships as they relate to the nursing process. She presented that anxiety over illness in the patient staying stagnant with the possibility of moving backward in their recovery. Peplau theorizes that if we help the patient set goals the nurse might help address exploration of the identified problem, identification of viable options, and implementation of available resources for resolution. It becomes working in cardiac care unit, that numerous patients require physical care as well as, psychological motivation. The use of goal setting is great tool for allowing patients to take part in their recovery. By using these theories we empower the patient to become an active member of their recovery (Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
Autonomy along with respect for justice are two very important principles. Autonomy is respecting and supporting the patient’s right to make their own dictions regarding their care and treatment. Working on a general medicine floor you see a variety of patients including end of life. It is common to see the course of care slowly move away from the patients initially stated. Often because the family cannot adjust to the coming loss of a loved one, or they and at times the physicians feel they what is the best course of action for the patient and may unintentionally overstep the patient’s autonomy. In one case the patient was end of life on hospice care and the family wanted a particular procedure. The patient was tired of the pain that these interventions caused and did not feel it would prolong life. I spent a lot of time with this patient and understood his desires. After a long talk with the family I was able to communicate that he was ready for the end and help them come to terms with his decision.
Justice requires the provider or organization to provide impartial and equal access to treatment. Nurses guarantee justice for their patients by reaming impartial in their assessment of their patient treatments and needs. Working a hospital brings a nurse is in contact with people who have different life styles than the nurse. It is important that the nurse not focus on the patient’s