Values
Pamela Dyer
Southern New Hampshire University
Policy, Law, ethics
NUR480
Professor S. Butler
February 26, 2015
Values
Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our actions and behavior. They influence the way we interact with others and our thought process. Every day, each one of us makes choices and decisions that directly affect the way we experience each other and the way others experience us. Values, in essence are what motivates us. The values that define me are: caring, compassion, helping others, team work, education, dedication, and results oriented. We all act and make decisions without realizing that these processes are in fact based on our core values. Values are as Burkhardt &
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Things rapidly change in the medical field and it is a major responsibility in nursing is making informed, evidence based decisions, these decisions can sometimes be a matter of life and death, therefore as nurse I feel it is imperative to continue education and make sure your skill set is optimal and appropriate for the decisions you are making.
Because values play such an important role in our lives, it is important for individuals to understand their own personal values and when searching for a job, seek out employers with the same or similar values. “When seeking employment, nurses should identify congruencies or incongruencies between their personal values and those of the institution, because accepting employment implies committing to the value system of the organization” (Burkhardt & Nathaniel, 2014, p. 99). Having the same or similar values will give us confidence that we are all utilizing the same principles when it comes to our common goals, interaction with our co-workers, clients and decision making within the organization. “When personal values are at odds with those of the patient, colleagues, or the institution, internal or interpersonal conflict may result” (Burkhardt & Nathaniel, 2014, p. 98). These conflicts can have a negative impact on the patient, the
Burkhardt, M. & Nathaniel, A. (2008). Ethics & issues: In contemporary nursing, (3rd ed.) Clifton Park, NJ: Delmar
Ethical practice is another component of the social contract of nursing which is a reflection of the values, beliefs and moral principles of the nursing profession. The American Nurses Association (ANA) has established the “Code of Ethics for Nurses” which serves as a “guideline” for the nursing profession in which clinical judgements and
1) The conflict being made by the main actor, Larry Rogers, Product Marketing Manager, in the case is faced with having to report to his executive, Sean Morrison. Sean Morrison is a demanding executive with little tolerance for views different than his own. Larry asks his team to conduct market research and report results to him, however, is dreading having to report back to Sean. Ultimately, Larry knows that Sean will do what he wants to do , regardless of the market research. Larry expects the product manager to falsify the data of the market research to fictionalize the results to suit a pre-existing
Values relate to our personal principles, morals, and ideals—that is, what we consider to be important.Each person is unique, with their own personal values and beliefs shaped by a number of factors that include culture, religion, and personal experiences.We value each person as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.
Values help people determine what is right and wrong. They provide our moral compass in life.
Fowler, M. D. (2010). Guide to the code of ethics for nurses: interpretation and application. Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Association.
The Competing Values Competency Questionnaire is a tool to help you assess your development as a managerial leader with respect to the four quadrants of the competing values framework.*
This gives the implication that values can differ from person to person, so it is therefore important to identify and understand one’s own values in order to work effectively in the field.
Personal values play a big part in our lives. The development of our personal values is an ongoing process, and is subject to change based on what we feel is most important to us. Life is full of twists and turns and may cause us to readjust our priorities. However, as a human service professional it is important to understand what our values are and how we can benefit those that we serve.
R.E.M. ....Religious, educational and moral values. These are the three values that affect society today the most, I think. Society may look down on people if they do not live by what society thinks is correct. For example if a persons values are corrupt then society will look down on that person, but if a person has real high morals then society will think that they are fake of just a “goodie”. In society today you will be looked down anyway your moral beliefs are.
What are values and how do they relate to the other terms identified in the introduction? An investigation from multiple sources agrees that values are the motivations and behaviors used to determine priorities of what one sees as important in life and work (MindTools.com, 2017; Atkins, 2017; Value, n.d.). Applying this definition to the values I hold include a list of characteristics that define how I desire to represent myself. First, commitment to my principles, which my faith as a Christian
It is important that you develop an awareness of what you value, as these values will be important in informing your relationships with clients, co–workers and employers.
Reviewing and examining my personal and professional values, I have to admit, there is nothing that surprised me. However, there is a lot that affirmed many of my beliefs. The values and beliefs to which I personally ascribe are undeniably impacted by my upbringing and social environment that I live in. They are the essence of who I am. My values influence every decision I make, how I conduct myself, and basically how I choose to live my life. I am fifty-two years old and in this stage of my life, I know that values play an important role in my life and I do recognize them and I know how to articulate them. Consequently, because I know my own values and beliefs, I knew what I want my employer to look like. Luckily, I was able to find a job that my values are in alignment with the values of my employer. Both, my employer and I encompass the value of caring. Which according to Burkhardt & Nathaniel (2014) is integral to the profession of nursing alongside with the value of curing.
I was born in the late 1950s and spent my childhood in the 1960s and teen years in the 1970s. My upbringing was shaped very much, by how I was taught and raised. My parents were both members of a conservative religious organization and so with that said I learned this way of thought. We were raised to believe that the 10 commandments were the basis of all things right and wrong, that if we followed them our lives would be as God wanted. Not to mention our parents! As a child, we first believe all that our parents teach us. They are like God to us and must be right no questions asked. I had by then
Values and ethics are one of the most important characteristic of an individual. They basically define who we are and what we believe. There are many factors that determine our values and ethics. Culture, religion, and many other factors affect our beliefs. Many times are values and ethics can clash with different people who hold different views and beliefs. This doesn't mean our values or ethics are wrong it just means we think differently than others. Most people have a good sense of ethics and values. Knowing between right and wrong is a good foundation to practicing good ethics and morals.