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Comparison Of Nursing And Ana Code Of Ethics

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The nursing profession has not always been a moral and ethical profession; however Florence Nightingale achieved nursing standards and brought professionalism to nursing. Many organizations have a code of ethics to guide professional standards, policy and practice; nursing is one of those organizations. Nursing is a large, worldwide profession whose role and standard of care varies by location. This journal will examine the similarities and differences between three nursing organizations code of ethics: Canadian Nurses Associated (CAN), the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the American Nursing Association (ANA). This journal will also review the Iowa Board of Nursing disciplinary practices and penalties. CAN, ANA, and ICN Code of Ethics emphasis the importance of compassionate care, promoting health, preventing illness, restoration of health and relieving suffering with the patient at the center of care. A nurse is to support the patients’ autonomy and protect/respect the patients’ values; supporting their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being. Nurses should always put the patient above the interests of the health care institution and any nursing organization. …show more content…

The ANA Code of Ethics has nine provisions grouped into three areas; fundamental values and commitments of the nurse, the boundaries of duty and loyalty, and duties beyond individual patient encounters. ICN Code of Ethics is grouped into four areas; responsibility to the patient, responsibility and accountability to the nursing profession, development and implementation of standards of nursing care, and collaboration with other nurses and

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