To prepare:

•Consider the ethical implications of disclosure and nondisclosure.

•Research federal and state laws for advanced practice nurses. Reflect on the legal implications of disclosure and nondisclosure for you and the health clinic.

•Consider what you would do as the advanced practice nurse in this scenario including whether or not you would disclose your error.

•Review the Institute for Safe Medication Practices website in the Learning Resources, PLU 3 current,  related articles or resources . Consider the process of writing prescriptions. Think about strategies to avoid medication errors.

To complete:

Write a 2- to 3- page paper that addresses the following:

•Explain the ethical and legal implications of disclosure and nondisclosure. Be sure to reference laws specific to your state. (Georgia)

•Describe what you would do as the advanced practice nurse in this scenario including whether or not you would disclose your error. Provide your rationale.

•Explain the process of writing prescriptions including strategies to minimize medication errors.

References

•Institute for Safe Medication Practices. (2012). ISMP’s list of error-prone abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations. Retrieved from http://www.ismp.org/Tools/errorproneabbreviations.pdf

•Drug Enforcement Administration. (n.d.). Mid-level practitioners authorization by state. Retrieved from August 23, 2012, http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg/practioners/index.html