Running Head: NURSING ETHICS Nursing Ethics [Name of the writer] [Name of the institution] Nursing Ethics Introduction My аim of thiѕ аѕѕignmеnt iѕ to rеflеct on аn incidеnt thаt took plаcе whilѕt I wаѕ on my prаcticе plаcеmеnt. Thе cliеnt involvеd in thе incidеnt will bе rеfеrrеd to аѕ "Cаrol"‚ for thе purpoѕе of mаintаining pаtiеnt confidеntiаlity‚ аѕ ѕtаtеd in thе Codе of Profеѕѕionаl Conduct (2002). Thе incidеnt took plаcе whilѕt I wаѕ on prаcticе plаcеmеnt аt а locаl cаrе in thе community
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CODE OF ETHICS IN NURSING * The fundamental responsibility of the nurse is fourfold: to promote health‚ to prevent illness‚ to restore health and to alleviate suffering. * The need for nursing is universal. Inherent in nursing is respect for life‚ dignity and the rights of man. It is unrestricted by consideration of nationality‚ race‚ creed‚ color‚ age sex‚ politics‚ or social status. * Nurses render health services to the individual‚ the family and the community and coordinate their
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Nursing homes are a hard decision to make for a loving family to decide on for their loved ones. Questions arise of the type of care their loved ones need. Is it necessary for the loved one to go into a nursing home? Is the loved one at an age where a do not necessitate rule should be applied? What types of medical conditions does the loved one already have? Will the home supply all that is needed to their loved one? What are the rules and limits that should be placed on a loved one that needs constant
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Running head: MY NURSING ETHIC My Nursing Ethic Susan Kreienbrink Grand Canyon University In my nursing career I have worked at two hospitals‚ both run by the Sisters of Mercy. This is a conscious decision on my part because my belief system regarding the way we should care for others‚ mirrors their mission very closely. I believe it is my moral obligation to help anyone who needs help‚ regardless of their own personal belief system‚ whether or not they are a citizen of the
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cart) example‚ outline the basic tenets of an Aristotelean approach to justice (in your answer‚ be sure to show how it differs from modern theories of justice). Of the four “Negative Evaluations” of Virtue Ethics (see handout)‚ which do you think is the most serious? Why? Which theory – virtue ethics‚ utilitarianism‚ Kantian morality -- in your view‚ is the most convincing (you must select one)? Why? [20 marks] • Note: the most convincing answers are those that explain the main tenets the theory
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The idea of what is the good and the elements involved in the good are virtue‚ happiness‚ and justice is argued in “Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics”. Aristotle believes that virtue is key in finding what the good is. According to Aristotle virtue is an element that is needed in understanding what the good is. In this essay I will argue how within “Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics” the topic of virtue is key to finding the overall good. The idea of finding the true definition of what the good is is what
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Essay 1 Write an essay based on any of the topics covered in class during the period of week 1 and week 6. Paper must be between 2 and 3 pages (excluding cover page‚ annexes‚ and reference page). Cultural Relativism Theory Cultural Relativism Theory is morality that differs in every society‚ and is a convenient term for socially approved habits. It is also the oldest philosophical theory that speaks about the nature of morality. Cultural relativism theory claims that different cultures have
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Nursing Practice Ms. Cadillac-Tessitore is an intermittent employee hired to help develop and train the Hemodialysis Registered Nurse’s to perform peritoneal dialysis. She helped the Nurse Manager and peritoneal Coordinator in the planning‚ coordination and implementation of the program. This is a brand new program‚ developed to bring back the Veterans who are receiving their care out in the community. With the complexity of their care due to increased co-morbidities it is critical for them to
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Nurses must consider the needs and respect the values of every patient. The nine provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses establishes guidelines to ensures that every patient is treated with dignity‚ respect and decisions being made on behalf of the patient conform to ethical standards. To promote dignity and respect‚ nurses need to communicate openly‚ honestly‚ and sincerely to gain the trust of their patients and provide care without prejudgment. Factors that may impact decision making of the
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Prior to this assignment‚ I thought that medical ethics meant to practice nursing as a prudent nurse would practice‚ in a socially acceptable way. Ethical behavior is one doing what is right rather than what is wrong. I knew that all medical professionals had to comply with patient confidentiality‚ but I did not realize that all medical professionals‚ including writers‚ were held accountable just as if they were providing bedside patient care. I never considered medical writing before and never wrote
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