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Greetings, my name is Emma, and today I will discuss the significance of ethical and legal concerns in nursing education, that is, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) violence. Being nurse educators, should recognize the regulatory and moral implications of our role in the learning environment and medical setting. Resolving violations of moral standards is crucial to improving the nursing practice. This presentation outlines the importance of a holistic approach to addressing FERPA violation issues, encouraging ethical behavior, and improving the standard of nursing education.
Legal and Ethical Issue: Violation of FERPA
I will discuss the FERPA violation made by clinical instructors who communicate to future nursing employers about a student’s achievement and performance without the consent of the student. I will present a scenario. Recently, a nurse manager at the medical facility in which I serve part-time solicited my opinion on a former pupil named Eric’s medical skills. He has submitted the application for a staff nursing role.
I told them that I could not discuss his performance by violating the FERPA rules. I knew about the FERPA violation issue because I am the clinical instructor for the nursing program. The manager was surprised about not discussing the student’s performance due to FERPA restrictions but that other clinical educators were always willing to discuss. After recognizing it was a significant concern, I recognized the need to modify this behavior among staff and students.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
FERPA is a federal legislation that offers parents and eligible students the right to review and modify their children’s academic records and manage the private data recorded in academic documents. The FERPA regulation governs educational organizations that accept funding from the US Department of Education’s applicable programs (Rainsberger, 2019).
Consequences of Violating FERPA Law
Violations of FERPA rules under federal law have significant repercussions. They include:
Potential legal charges.
• Access is temporarily suspended.
• License Cancellation or expulsion.
• The organization loses federal financing (Reamerm, 2023).
Recognizing these implications, it is critical for organizations and stakeholders, including nurse educators, to follow the FERPA rules. However, many educators do not comprehend the legislation and its implications. This scenario enables them to understand the violation of the FERPA law. It demands staff training and effective communication to avoid FERPA violations. (Reamerm, 2023).
Necessary Changes and Change Management Strategy
FERPA Violation is a severe moral and ethical issue in nursing education. It disrupts the learning process, undermines educational institutions’ reputations, and violates ethical standards. Necessary changes should be implemented to overcome its consequences. Providing training and education assists future nurses in effectively delivering secure and efficient care while adhering to regulatory standards; nurse educators must address ethical and legal concerns (Poorchangizi et al., 2019). Nurses should comprehend the ethical guidelines that influence nursing care because they are accountable for their behaviors and choices (Haahr et al., 2020).
Nurse educators should equip students by training them about such concerns and provide adequate knowledge that will aid them in their future roles. Understanding legal and ethical principles can help nurses manage difficult situations such as patient confidentiality and informed consent more effectively. Furthermore, teaching students about moral and legal issues is critical to producing capable, morally responsible nurses who deliver standard care to patients (Andersson et al., 2022).
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