NURS-4006 WK6 DISCUSSION:

Discussion 1 (One Page paper):  Nursing Practice and Palliative Care

Using examples from your readings, explain the risks associated with the nursing role in palliative care. At what point does a patient need palliative care? What are some appropriate and inappropriate practices during palliative care? Answer the following below

1. What is the BSN nurse’s role in palliative care and how does that role differ from the role of the AND or diploma-prepared nurse?

1. What ethical concerns might a nurse face when a patient chooses palliative care over treatment?

Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.

Discussion 2: (One Page paper) on Genetics and Genomics

Over the years, there has been some debate around the topic of genetics and genomics. Using the resources available, research an instance in which the role of genetics and genomics in nursing practice has been questioned. What would you have done in this situation? How was the nurse’s response appropriate or inappropriate? Answer the following:

1. How can the BSN nurse incorporate elements of genomics into nursing practice?

1. What are your thoughts about ways that genomics could be included as part of the nursing assessment?

Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.