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The following is detailed information about the seven ethical principles in nursing, why they are important, and examples of ways to apply them in the four main areas of nursing: clinical practice, nursing leadership, nursing education, and nursing research.
This study revealed that based on humanistic nature of nursing, common values in nursing protect human dignity and respect to the patients. Recognizing and definition of ethical values can help to improve nursing practice and develop codes of ethics.
- Mohsen Shahriari, Eesa Mohammadi, Abbas Abbaszadeh, Masoud Bahrami
- Jan-Feb 2013
- 2013
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Interestingly, the nursing code of ethics is suggested to have been founded in 1893 and named the “Nightingale Pledge” after Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. As a modification of the Hippocratic Oath, taken by medical doctors, the Nightingale Pledge has been recited by nursing students at graduations with little changes since in...
1. Autonomy
Autonomy is recognizing each individual patient’s right to self-determination and decision-making. As patient advocates, it is imperative that nurses ensure that patients receive all medical information, education, and options in order to choose the option that is best for them. This includes all potential risks, benefits, and complications to make well-informed decisions. Once the patient has all the relevant information, the medical and nursing team can make a plan of care in compliance wit...
2. Beneficence
Beneficence in nursingis acting for the good and welfare of others and including such attributes as kindness and charity. The American Nurses Association defines this as “actions guided by compassion.”
3. Justice
Justice is that there should be an element of fairness in all medical and nursing decisions and care. Nurses must care for all patients with the same level of fairness despite the individual's financial abilities, race, religion, gender, and/or sexual orientation. An example of this is when working at a free flu clinic or diabetes screening clinic. These are open to all individuals in the community regardless of the previously mentioned factors.
Revised in 2015 to include 9 provisions, the ANA’s nursing code of ethics now includes interpretative statements that can provide more specific guidance for nursing practice.
Unfortunately, nurses are often unable to make complex ethical decisions based solely on the four principles and nine provisions. In these instances, it is important to consult the ethics committee before making any major decisions. Often, other resources are needed when making major ethical decisions. Enter to Win Nurse.org's $1,500 "No Essay" Nur...
Knowing the nursing code of ethics is essential for nurses because it will help guide everyday practice and navigate the daily complexities of the healthcare profession. Nurses often use the four major ethical principles throughout a shift, even if not fully aware of them. This may include, 1. Providing pain medication to a post-operative hip repla...
Jun 15, 2021 · The present study shows that nurses hold high professional and ethical values which were prioritized from the nurses’ perspective as caring, activism and, professionalism, respectively. Most of the nurses perceived the professional values related to direct patient care are most important.
- Vijayalakshmi Poreddi, Athira Narayanan, Athira Thankachan, Binila Joy, Changhorla Awungshi, S Sai N...
- 2021
- “The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person.”
- “The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population.”
- “The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient.”
- “The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to provide optimal care.”
6.1. ETHICAL PRACTICE INTRODUCTION. Learning Objectives. • Recognize ethical dilemmas and take appropriate action. • Practice in a manner consistent with a code of ethics for nurses. • Compare and contrast theories of ethical decision-making. • Examine resources to resolve ethical dilemmas.
What is the Nursing Code of Ethics? The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (The Code) was developed as a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession.
