Piagetarian Ethics In Nursing

Psychiatric nurses must be well educated, unbiased and open minded; knowing that a healthy nurse patient relationship will build trust and allow the patient the best opportunity for a successful outcome. Nevertheless, dark humor is used toward psychiatric patients and their care providers which results in shame and guilt. I am guilty as charged. My youngest daughter is currently in college working toward her dream of becoming an adolescence psychiatrist. Our primary physician discourages her from pursing this career path and reinforced his statement telling her other healthcare professions label the psychiatrist as unstable themselves. In fact, some stigma can extend to professionals, such as nurses and physicians, who care for the patients.(Butts

355). The nursing communities I am associated with whether directly or indirectly are as follows: registered nurse, manager, long-term care nurse, associate degree nurse, African-American nurse, seasoned nurse and a student nurse. I belong to a number of communities associated with my nursing career; this communal view tends to foster narrowmindedness. The theory sounds like a comprehensive or cohesive approach, but I believe that is the illusion presented as people categorize themselves and others. I will only speak on a few of the communities I am associated with as a nurse. As a registered nurse, I had a close friend from childhood that was a License Practical Nurses (LPN). I hired her and we were talking and she said to me, “I am not a real nurse. You know a RN like you.” I was blown away. I knew some separated made a great distinction both the difference in the roles but I never expected to hear that from a

Many management position require a bachelor degree or higher and I am not disputing that requirement. I do believe the education level should not be the only determining factor, especially if a nurse presents the experience and knowledge to perform the duties.

Psychiatric patient may be aped to have an “us vs them” perspective when it comes to clinicians; which contributes to noncompliant behaviors. Throughout history society has shunned them, therefore it is not odd to think a psych patient or even someone receiving counseling may be defensive and evasive. Also, mental illness is not a tangible disease with a physical manifestation, so people are often skeptical about treatment and the need for treatment.

The “us versus them” mentality may fall in the category of any chronic disease because often lifestyle and behaviors contribute to the development of these conditions. Let’s consider a few, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes. Sometimes smokers with COPD may feel like the clinician does not understand their struggle and are judging them, especially when they explain the complication of continuing this behavior. Nurses must be well rounded and versed; removing any shed of judgmental thoughts and approach the patient with a blank slate and an open-mind. This is where the trust relationship is important between the provider and