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nursing management be maintained to assure ■ The Florida Nurses Association, the largest
patient safety.The likelihood of a satisfactory solu- statewide organization for registered nurses,
tion will increase if there is prior consideration of represents nursing in the governmental, policy
the choices available. This consideration of avail- making arena and maintains current informa-
able alternatives should include recognition that tion and publications relative to the nurse’s
professional nurses are intelligent adults who practice environment. Contact FNA or check
should be involved in the decision making process. out our website http://www.floridanurse.org
Professional nurses are accountable for nursing for the benefits and services of membership, as
judgments and actions regardless of the personal well as priorities and activities of the
consequences. Providing safe nursing care to the Association.
patient is the ultimate objective of the professional ■ The American Nurses Association serves as
nurse and the health care facility. the national clearing-house of information and
The Florida Nurses Association Labor and offers publications on contemporary issues,
Employment Relations Commission acknowl- including standards of practice, nursing ethics,
edges: as well as legal and regulatory issues. Contact
ANA for a complimentary copy of the
■ the Florida Organization of Nurse Executives
Publications Catalogue.
for input and collaboration in this document
■ ANA Survival Kit (1996) available through the
and the development of the previous 1989 edi-
American Nurses Association.
tion of this document.
■ ANA Basic Guide to Safe Delegation available
■ the Florida Nurses Association Labor and
through the American Nurses Association.
Employment Relations Commission for final
■ ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses (1998) available
preparation of the revised 1999 edition of this
through the American Nurses Association.
document.
■ ANA Standards and Scope of Practice (1997)
Resources available through the American Nurses
Association.
To maintain current and accurate information on
■ Nurse Practice Act (Florida Statutes 464,
accountability of registered nurses for giving,
January 1994) and Administrative Rules (59S).
accepting, or rejecting a work assignment, the fol-
■ Board of Nursing. A complimentary copy of
lowing resources are suggested:
the Nurse Practice Act is available to each
■ Health Care Facility: Nurses are encouraged to registered nurse upon request.
seek consultation with their nurse manager/
*Reproduced with permission of Florida Nurses
executives to discuss the facility’s missions and
Association, 1999, Orlando, Florida.
goals as well as policies and procedures.