NSC 201 200L
VALUES & NURSING ETHICS AND & ETHQUETTES
Values: values deeply held beliefs that guide behavior and decisions. They are
personal but also shared by the profession.
1. Common personal & professional values in Nursing:
Compassion & caring – expressing concern and empathy.
Respect for dignity – treating every patient as a person, not a condition.
Integrity – being honest and trustworthy.
Responsibility & accountability – taking ownership of your actions.
Justice and fairness – treating all patients equally.
Values influence how a nurse feels and responds in each situation.
2. Nursing Ethics:
Nursing ethics are professional moral principles that guide what nurses
should do in practice. These are usually based on official codes such as the
ICN code of ethics of ANA code of ethics.
The key ethical principles:
Ethical Principles meaning in Nursing practice
1. Autonomy Respecting the patient’s right to make their own decisions.
2. Beneficence Doing good and acting in the patient’s best interest.
3. Non-Maleficence Do not harm avoid actions that could cause injury to your
patient.
4. Justice Fairness in care and resources allocation
5. Confidentiality Protecting patient information (privacy)
6. Accountability Being responsible for your actions and decisions.
In summary, Nursing ethics guide how a nurse makes decisions and takes
action.
3. Nursing Etiquette: This refers to professional manners how nurses behaves
socially and professionally.
Examples of Nursing etiquette:
i. Greeting patient politely and respectfully.
ii. Maintaining good communication (clear, respectful and avoid jargon)
iii. Proper handover during shift change.
iv. Respecting personal space and cultural boundaries.
VALUES & NURSING ETHICS AND & ETHQUETTES
Values: values deeply held beliefs that guide behavior and decisions. They are
personal but also shared by the profession.
1. Common personal & professional values in Nursing:
Compassion & caring – expressing concern and empathy.
Respect for dignity – treating every patient as a person, not a condition.
Integrity – being honest and trustworthy.
Responsibility & accountability – taking ownership of your actions.
Justice and fairness – treating all patients equally.
Values influence how a nurse feels and responds in each situation.
2. Nursing Ethics:
Nursing ethics are professional moral principles that guide what nurses
should do in practice. These are usually based on official codes such as the
ICN code of ethics of ANA code of ethics.
The key ethical principles:
Ethical Principles meaning in Nursing practice
1. Autonomy Respecting the patient’s right to make their own decisions.
2. Beneficence Doing good and acting in the patient’s best interest.
3. Non-Maleficence Do not harm avoid actions that could cause injury to your
patient.
4. Justice Fairness in care and resources allocation
5. Confidentiality Protecting patient information (privacy)
6. Accountability Being responsible for your actions and decisions.
In summary, Nursing ethics guide how a nurse makes decisions and takes
action.
3. Nursing Etiquette: This refers to professional manners how nurses behaves
socially and professionally.
Examples of Nursing etiquette:
i. Greeting patient politely and respectfully.
ii. Maintaining good communication (clear, respectful and avoid jargon)
iii. Proper handover during shift change.
iv. Respecting personal space and cultural boundaries.
