Ethics Professional Nursing concepts and challenges

What is Ethics? - what is right, what is wrong and what "ought to be" Do professional ethics come before personal ethics in the professional setting? - yes What is the purpose of ethics? - govern conduct, ensureprotection of an individuals rights What are the three levels that ethics exist? - individual, small group, society as a whole What is the code of ethics? - ethical obligations and duties as a nurse. Determine ethical standard. Understanding of nursing commitment to society. What is the ANA code of ethics for nurses? - promises that nurses are doing their best to provide care for their patients and their community and are supporting eachother in the process so that all nurses can fufill their ethical and professional obligations. what is the ANA code of ethics 1? - practice with compassion for everyperson What is the ANA code of ethics 2? - primary comittment is to the patient What is the ANA code of ethics 3? - Nurse promotes , advocates for and protects the rights, health and safety of the patient. What is the ANA code of ethics 4? - Nurses have the authority , accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice.; takes actions consistent with the obligation to promote health and provide optimal care