This guide assists you in researching topics related to this field. Here, you will find information about finding books, ebooks, journals, databases, videos, websites, and more about ethics and legal issues in nursing.
There is an endless supply of information to be found online, but determining what information is accurate and credible is sometimes difficult. Knowing how to effectively evaluate information found on the web is imperative for credibility; this will ensure your assignments use accurate, current, and relevant information.
ARNM (Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba) is the professional association representing licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurses (RNs), graduate nurses, nursing students and former registered nurses in Manitoba.
CASN/ACESI (Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing/Association canadienne des écoles de sciences infirmières) is the national voice for nursing education, research, and scholarship and represents baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs in Canada.
CNA is the national and global professional voice of Canadian nursing, representing 135,000 nurses in all 13 jurisdictions across Canada. - See more at: https://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/about-us#sthash.aYNwfcQD.dpuf
The Canadian Nurses Protective Society provides legal advice, risk management services, legal assistance and professional liability protection related to nursing practice to over 150,000 eligible Canadian nurses across all Canadian provinces and territories. A non-profit legal support system created by nurses for nurses, the CNPS is specifically tailored to meet the professional liability needs of nurses in all professional nursing roles.
The College has been the professional regulator for RNs in Manitoba since 1913. Our mandate is to protect and serve the public interest by maintaining a registration process that ensures RNs are qualified and competent; set practice standards for RNs; approve nursing education programs and investigate complaints about the nursing practice and conduct of RNs.
Founded by nurses, the Manitoba Nurses Union (MNU) is an active, member-driven organization dedicated to meeting the unique needs and interests of its members. First and foremost, the union enables members to voice their concerns on issues that affect their profession. In this regard, the primary roles of the MNU protect and support nurses.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects a number of rights and freedoms, including freedom of expression and the right to equality. It forms part of our Constitution – the highest law in all of Canada – and is one of our country’s greatest accomplishments.
This Policy expresses the Agencies’ continuing commitment to the people of Canada to promote the ethical conduct of research involving humans. It has been informed, in part, by leading international ethics norms, all of which may help, in some measure, to guide Canadian researchers, in Canada and abroad, in the conduct of research involving humans.
Manitoba citizens have the right to accept or refuse medical treatment at any time. The Health Care Directives Act allows you to express your wishes about the amount and type of health care and treatment you want to receive should you become unable to speak or otherwise communicate this yourself. It also allows you to give another person the power to make medical decisions for you should you ever be unable to make them yourself.
The Regulated Health Professions Act changes the way health professions in Manitoba are regulated. It will replace more than 20 statutes and bring all regulated health professions under one umbrella act. The RHPA sets out consistent rules and processes for governance, registration, complaints and discipline, and regulation and by-law making authority...
