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·         You are working as an advanced practice nurse at a community health clinic. You make an error when prescribing a drug to a patient. You do not think the patient would know that you made the error, and it certainly was not intentional.

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·         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. Consider the process of writing prescriptions. Think about strategies to avoid medication errors.

Assignment

Write a 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.

·         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.