Code Of Ethics For Nurses

Provision 8.1 of the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics denotes that health is a universal right. The provision states, “the nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public to protect human rights, promote health diplomacy, and reduce health disparities” (Lachman, Swanson, & Windland-Brown, 2015, p. 365). From chapter 1, the ethical theory that best fits provision 8.1 is utilitarianism. The ethical theory of utilitarianism theorizes “one should act so as to do the greatest good for the greatest number” (Baillie, McGeehan, Garrett, & Garrett, 2013, p. 4). This theory promotes a universal method because it signifies that even if a decision is made and does not benefit every single person; however, benefits most

As the nursing profession progresses throughout the years, its nature becomes more complex in meeting the professional standards and codes of ethics that are required by all nurses. The American Nurses Association has a specific code of ethics that each nurse should follow and adopt as their own beliefs. The public and the patients should be the priority when providing care in the healthcare setting. The knowledge and education that nurses’ gain is valuable and allows them to encourage health, avoid illness, restore health, and aid in coping for those who are all ill. (LeMone, pp.192) Given that the code of ethics is put into place, there are many registered nurses who violate these codes in various situations. The following will discuss

One of the many roles of the nurse, in caring for their patient, is to advocate for the patient. The nurses in the clip did not exhibit this professional role, the nurses were hesitant in following the physician’s orders, but none of the nurses spoke up on the patient’s behalf. Nurses are often in the best position to communicate with team members and the patient’s family on behalf of the patient, because in most cases, the nurse provides the most interpersonal contact with the patient.

The nursing code of ethics has a very standard definition. It is the base on how nurses should guide themselves in conduct by making the right decision regarding ethical issues. According to the National Student Nurses Association “students of nursing have a responsibility to society in learning the academic theory and clinical skills needed to provide nursing care” (2003). In the clinical setting nurses have a lot of responsibilities while caring for an ill patient, they have the obligation to practice their profession with compassion, love, and respect the uniqueness of each patient, as nurses we are not supposed to deny care to a patient because of their economic status, their skin color, race, or the nature of health problems, we are

There is no doubt about the importance of ethics in our life as well as in our clinical area as nurses to protect ourselves, our patients, and their families. There are nine provisions in code of ethics. What I am interested to examine is provision number 3” the nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient”. This provision consists of 6 statements, which are protection of “the rights of privacy and confidentiality, protection of human participants in research, performance standards and review mechanisms, professional responsibility in promoting a culture of safety, protection of patient’s health and safety by acting on questionable practice, and patient protection and impaired practice”

CNA Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses (2008) provides guidance in dealing with cases like this by explaining the core nursing values and responsibilities involved which are: a) providing safe, compassionate, competent and ethical care; b) promoting health and well-being; c) promoting and respecting informed decision-making, and d) Preserving dignity; e) maintaining confidentiality, f) promoting justice and g) being accountable. The first nursing value is always expected to be upheld in any case because it is their duty to provide care using appropriate safety precautions and preventing/minimizing all forms of violence (CNA, 2008). The collaboration of the nurses between the physician and Mr. C’s family has been evident since then. This therefore calls Mr. C’s nurses to be more compassionate about his situation and try to recognize where he is coming from as they build a trust-worthy relationship before judging him or jumping into conclusions like he does not want to live anymore. Even if he decides to withdraw from these potentially life-sustaining treatments, health care providers are still obliged to give him the care he need the best way they can up until the end of his life. The second nursing value, just like the first one, still calls nurses to still aim to promote or at least maintain Mr. C’s health and well-being to the highest possible level regardless of the path he had chosen for his life. This can be achieved by continuing to collaborate well with other

Professional standards are put in to better a workplace and outline the professional standards that are expected within that place of work. The Code of Professional Conduct for nurses is intended to provide guidance to nurses and midwives in their practice – members of the public are entitled to expect nurses and midwives to conduct themselves in accord with these guidelines and standards (‘Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Professional Codes & Guidelines’, n.d.). There is also the Code of Ethics which is a statement encompassing the set of rules based on values and the standards of conduct to which practitioners are expected to conform.

Although there are issues that come from the code of ethics for nursing, the purpose of it is to actually benefit the nurse and the patient. The code encourages nurses to do their job better, with the support they need. The purpose of the ethics in nursing is to make sure that fair and equal treatment of all patients is given regardless of the following: economic status, age, ethnicity, citizenship, disability and sexual orientation (LSUA). The point that all patients are treated equally is important because a nurse shouldn’t be a nurse if he or she has a problem with a patient because of their personal life. By having a problem with someone’s personal life, a nurse is compromising the care they would give that person that they are judging.

In today’s nursing practice and very diverse population there are many times when ethical dilemmas are encountered. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics is the moral and professional compass that guides nurses practice throughout the country. It consists of nine provisions with interpretations grouped into three general areas. The Code of Ethics is written by nurses for nurses to give directions in situations when ambiguous situations arise and difficult moral decision must be made. The nursing Code of Ethics is constantly revised and this paper will explore the changes that appeared in provision one published in 2015 compared to the 2001 edition.

Ethical principles has always been is an essential element in the professional conduct of behavior for the healthcare practitioners. It shows how one’s commitment is to act in extreme circumstances in regards to moral and how to deal with the choices that we make and action related to it. (Avasthi, A., Ghosh, A., Sarkar, S., & Grover, S. 2013).

When working in a professional setting there are certain rules the employee’s must follow. Every major profession has a code of ethics, that sets standards and guidelines that are set in place to protect both the professional and the client. Ethics play a key role in day to day business. This paper will discuss the nurse’s code of ethics, the advantages and disadvantages, and difficulties that the author may have following the established code. This paper will also discuss whether or not there are rules that have too much emphasis on them, and rules that do not.

According to the Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and the Treaty of Waitangi the nurse’s professional responsibility is primarily to the patient. The nurse is an advocate for the patient and works in partnership with him, not in a position of power over him. Thus in order to overcome the ethical dilemma, adhere to ethical principles and professional standards, the nurse should not follow the family’s request but in fact should respect Ricky’s dignity, rights, autonomy and self-determination. “The choices and values of the competent patient should always be given highest priority “(Fry, Veatch & Taylor, 2011, p. 437). According to the Mental Health Act Ricky has rights as mental health patient such as Sec. 64 Ricky has right to information on rights as a patient; Sec. 66 Ricky has right to treatment; Sec. 67 Ricky has right to be informed about treatment and Sec. 11 Ricky has right to refuse medical treatment

What does Sue need to know about herself to determine how she will make decisions about providing care for indigent persons?

The code of ethics for nurses provides a framework on ethical principles that nurses are supposed to follow while providing patient care. Under this code, nurses are not allowed to pry into information on patients not directly under their care, and they could not share any patient information to individuals who are not privileged to know such information. (American Nurses Association, 2015). Ethical issues related to electronic health records (EHRs) are extremely beneficial to clinicians, patients and an organization. This is because it not only increases access to health care, but it does reduce costs, improves the quality of health and care provided. The EHR is accurate to an extent, however its positive effects on productivity, should not underestimate the negative effects that ensues from using EMR. There are some Electronic health records that create conflict among several ethical principles. (American Nurses Association, 2015).

Ethics is defined as shared belief and value system of any moral group such as professional, social or community according to Tompson et al (2006). This means that the nurse must make sure everything she is doing is ethically justified in order to care for the Sam properly. This also implies that all healthcare professionals need to make sure that everything they are doing is ethically right, this is because they are part of professional group and are looking after patients who vulnerable and should know the difference between what’s right and what’s wrong. According to Leathard and Mclearn (2007) the nurse and other healthcare staff should always make sure they are following their codes of conduct. This is for the reason that if they do not