Should this oath take precedence over the company policy adopted by the Gardens? Does “never to subscribe to incompetent or unethical behavior” rule over this policy?

. According to the article, “Boundary Issues in Nursing”, nurses take a pledge called the Nightingale Pledge as a vow “never to subscribe to incompetent or unethical behavior. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous and maintain and elevate the standard of my profession,” states a passage from the pledge. The Nightingale Pledge also forbids nurses from illegal misconduct including physical harm or theft.” Although this is not the Hippocratic Oath taken by physicians, it is in fact an oath that nurses take at the time of their pinning. Should this oath take precedence over the company policy adopted by the Gardens? Does “never to subscribe to incompetent or unethical behavior” rule over this policy?
2. According the case, Boccasile v Cajun Music Limited, “If health care professionals are not covered by a state’s Good Samaritan statute they are liable for both gross and ordinary negligence. Ordinary negligence occurs when an individual’s deviation from the standard of care (ie, what a reasonably prudent person would do under similar circumstances) results in injury to another.” Given this passage from the case, Should criminal charges be made against the nurse, “Colleen” and Glenwood Gardens in a joint and several case? Why or why not? Explain
3. During the call, the nurse “Colleen” from Glenwood Gardens specifically states that it is against the Gardens policy to attempt CPR. According to the article, “Ethical and Unethical Business Practices” under the section, Preventing Unethical Practices in Organizations; the first two bullets are as follows: Codes of corporate ethics must be formulated so that employees are aware of the organization’s expectations regarding ethical norms and conduct; and, #2, An appeal process must be in place so that any unethical practice can be brought into light. Given these two redresses, should Glenwood Gardens employees, (specifically the nurses who work there), have asked for an appeal process of the policy regarding CPR? Why or why not?
4. During the 911 call, the operator states, “EMS takes the liability for this Colleen. I’m happy to help you.” If that is the case, which it becomes the case as stated given the recorded 911 call, should this have been a matter than of disregarding protocol and following a moral code, ie., the Nightingale Pledge than that of a policy which does not allow nurses or even citizens to perform CRP on anyone at that facility? Why or why not?
5. If you were the HR manager for Glenwood Gardens, from a legal standpoint, how would you rewrite the policy? Should Glenwood Gardens require their residence to have DO NOT RESUSCITATE (DNR) forms on file as part of their policy? Why or why not? Should there be an agreement of understanding between the residence and Glenwood Gardens in case of emergency if the Gardens chooses to keep their policy?
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