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Watch the video and review the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics to address the questions below in your discussion post this week.
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Address the questions below in your discussion post this week:
- Does the law require you to respond in disaster situations?
- Do RNs have a contractual responsibility to respond in disaster situations?
- Are you familiar with the laws in your state?
Support your answers with evidence from scholarly sources.
In your replies to peers, propose challenges and possible conflicts that could arise, or present possible ethical situations or scenarios. Help each other find solutions.
Though evidence-based practice is promising, not all nurses are receptive to new ideas
Does the law require you to respond in disaster situations?
Many states do not require nurses to respond in disaster situations. According to the Good Samaritan Law, a licensed nurse