Code of Ethics Paper
American Nurses Association Code of Ethics
Erin Griffin
HCS 435
Monday April 12, 2010
Bob Vella
Code of Ethics Code of Ethics in Nursing is important to follow by so that staff and patients are treated with up most respect and dignity. The definition of Code of Ethics of nursing is a guide for an individual or group to follow in making decisions regarding ethical issues (Health Line Site, 2010).
“What is the description of the Code of Ethics for Nurses?” “What are the ethical principles of the Code of Ethics in Nursing?” “How do the grievance procedures work?” “Is the Code of Ethics of Nursing feasible of enforcing either part of the code or the entire code?” “Do I have any recommendations for strengthening potential weak areas of the codes as written?” “What is the description of the Code of Ethics for Nurses?” Ethics are the principles that guide an individual, group, or profession in conduct. Nurses do make independent decisions regarding patient care; they are still responsible to the profession in how those decisions are made. Florence Nightingale wrote of specific issues of conduct and moral behavior. The Nightingale pledge that was composed in 1893 by nursing instructor Lystra Gretter includes the vow, “To abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug”, (Health Line, 2010). Nursing has evolved into a very complex professional field over the years. Nurses at the present time are faced with life and death decisions, sometimes on an hourly basis. “What are the ethical principles of the Code of Ethics in Nursing’? The Code of Ethics of Nursing has nine different provisions to follow. Here is a list of the following provisions of the Code of Ethics of Nursing from the American Nurses Association website:
1. The nurse, in all professional relationships, practice with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by
Erin Griffin
HCS 435
Monday April 12, 2010
Bob Vella
Code of Ethics Code of Ethics in Nursing is important to follow by so that staff and patients are treated with up most respect and dignity. The definition of Code of Ethics of nursing is a guide for an individual or group to follow in making decisions regarding ethical issues (Health Line Site, 2010).
“What is the description of the Code of Ethics for Nurses?” “What are the ethical principles of the Code of Ethics in Nursing?” “How do the grievance procedures work?” “Is the Code of Ethics of Nursing feasible of enforcing either part of the code or the entire code?” “Do I have any recommendations for strengthening potential weak areas of the codes as written?” “What is the description of the Code of Ethics for Nurses?” Ethics are the principles that guide an individual, group, or profession in conduct. Nurses do make independent decisions regarding patient care; they are still responsible to the profession in how those decisions are made. Florence Nightingale wrote of specific issues of conduct and moral behavior. The Nightingale pledge that was composed in 1893 by nursing instructor Lystra Gretter includes the vow, “To abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug”, (Health Line, 2010). Nursing has evolved into a very complex professional field over the years. Nurses at the present time are faced with life and death decisions, sometimes on an hourly basis. “What are the ethical principles of the Code of Ethics in Nursing’? The Code of Ethics of Nursing has nine different provisions to follow. Here is a list of the following provisions of the Code of Ethics of Nursing from the American Nurses Association website:
1. The nurse, in all professional relationships, practice with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by
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