Ana and the Nine Provisions
ANA and the Nine Provisions
Elizabeth Campbell
Methodist College
N211
ANA and the Nine Provisions
The American Nursing Association (ANA) is a professional organization that supports over 3.1 million nursing professionals in the areas by providing high standards of nursing practice, supporting the rights of nurses in the workplace, exhibiting a progressive and sincere view on nursing, and by raising awareness regarding regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public. (American Nurses Association, 2013) In 2001, the ANA presented its updated version of the Code of Ethics for the nursing field. (Bosek & Savage, 2007, p.57) The Code of Ethics contains nine provisions which illustrate the responsibilities the nurse should emulate while upholding professional ethical practices and providing quality care and for her patients, their families and his/her colleagues. (American Nurses Association, 2013) Provision 1 The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual unrestricted by considerations for social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems. (Bosek & Savage, 2007, p. 57) The nurse showed compassion and consideration while providing care for the obese patient with the open wound. (Bosek & Savage, 2007, p. 57) She refrained from gawking at the patient as well as protected her privacy and dignity by closing the door and being considerate. (Bosek & Savage, 2007, p. 57) The author’s two year old daughter (Bella) had an active case of MRSA for five months. On a particular visit one of the doctors had cut a large incision and placed a vessel loop to maintain drainage. Bella ripped out the vessel loop leaving a large wound in her inguinal area. Due to how small she was many and the training hospital she was in, many residents came in to take a look. Bella’s nurse demonstrated consideration
Elizabeth Campbell
Methodist College
N211
ANA and the Nine Provisions
The American Nursing Association (ANA) is a professional organization that supports over 3.1 million nursing professionals in the areas by providing high standards of nursing practice, supporting the rights of nurses in the workplace, exhibiting a progressive and sincere view on nursing, and by raising awareness regarding regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public. (American Nurses Association, 2013) In 2001, the ANA presented its updated version of the Code of Ethics for the nursing field. (Bosek & Savage, 2007, p.57) The Code of Ethics contains nine provisions which illustrate the responsibilities the nurse should emulate while upholding professional ethical practices and providing quality care and for her patients, their families and his/her colleagues. (American Nurses Association, 2013) Provision 1 The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual unrestricted by considerations for social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems. (Bosek & Savage, 2007, p. 57) The nurse showed compassion and consideration while providing care for the obese patient with the open wound. (Bosek & Savage, 2007, p. 57) She refrained from gawking at the patient as well as protected her privacy and dignity by closing the door and being considerate. (Bosek & Savage, 2007, p. 57) The author’s two year old daughter (Bella) had an active case of MRSA for five months. On a particular visit one of the doctors had cut a large incision and placed a vessel loop to maintain drainage. Bella ripped out the vessel loop leaving a large wound in her inguinal area. Due to how small she was many and the training hospital she was in, many residents came in to take a look. Bella’s nurse demonstrated consideration
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