This document discusses discipline in nursing. It defines discipline as training that produces a specific behavior or pattern of behavior, especially training that results in moral or mental improvement. The need for discipline is to administer it promptly, privately, thoughtfully and consistently following a rule violation. There are two main approaches to discipline - the traditional approach which emphasizes punishment for undesirable behavior, and the developmental approach which emphasizes shaping desirable behavior through positive and negative consequences. Effective discipline principles include administering it promptly after an infraction, having it be progressive in nature with counseling, and investigating situations to ensure discipline is warranted.

1. DISCIPLINE IN NURSING. BY: A.Glory supriya MSc(N) II yr.

2. The word Discipline comes from the latin term disciplina which means teaching, learning and growing. Discipline comes from one meaning "instruction, knowledge."

3. DEFNITION: Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behaviour, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement. - Internet. Discipline can be defined as a training or molding of the mind and character to bring about desired behaviors. - Basavanthappa.

4. Need for disciple: Discipline should be administered promptly, privately, thoughtfully and consistently following rule of infarction. Discipline should be progressive in nature and preceded by counseling.

5. Disciplinary action may have serious and long term consequences for the employee such as loss of income and damage of professional reputation.

6. Aims and objectives of discipline: To obtain a willing acceptance of rules, regulations and procedures of organization so that organization goals can be achieved. To impart an element of certainty despite in several differences in informal behavior patterns and other related change in an organization.

7. To develop among the employees a spirit of tolerance and a desire to make adjustments. To give and seek directions of adjustability. To create an atmosphere of respect for the human personality and human relations.

8. Approaches of discipline: There are two main approaches: Traditional approach emphasizes on punishment for undesirable behavior. Purposes: To implement punishment for sin. To enforce conformity to custom. To strengthening authority of old over the young.

9. 2. Developmental approach emphasizes discipline as a shaper of desirable behavior. Purpose: - To shape the behavior by providing favorable consequences for wrong behavior or unfavorable consequences for wrong behavior.

10. - To avoid physical punishments, protection of rights of the accused and replacement of arbitrary individual judgment with group judgment and guilt.

11. Principles of effective discipline: Discipline is administered promptly following rule infraction. Discipline is progressive in nature and preceded by counseling. Situation is investigated to ensure that discipline is warranted;

12. Principles of disciplinary action: Have a positive attitude. Investigate carefully. Be prompt. Protect privacy. Focus on the act. Enforce rules consistently.

13. Be flexible. Advise the employee. Take corrective and constructive action. Follow up.

14. Penalties Penalty is defined as fine, punishment in the form of a financial payment. - Internet Types : Warning Fine

15. c. Suspension d. Withholding increments e. Demotion f. Discharge g. Dismissal

16. Roles and functions of administrator in discipline He or she, encourage employee to be self-disciplined in conforming with establish rules and regulations. Assists employee to identify themselves with organizational goals. Use of discipline as a means of promoting employee growth.

17. Periodical assess the need for existing rules and regulations and suggests modification and needs. Self aware regarding the power and responsibility inherited in having formal authority to set rules and regulations. Demonstrate sensitivity to the environment in which discipline is given.

18. Ensures that rules and regulations are clearly written and communicated to subordinates. Discuss rules and policies with subordinates. Careful documentation of employee behavior that prompts disciplinary action. Uses communication skills.