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Essential Nursing Values and Behaviours
Alturism- concern for the wellfare of others
Autonomy-right to self-determination. Right to make own
decisions.
Human Dignity-respect for the worth and uniqueness of others
Integrity-acting accordingly to code of ethics and professional
standards
Social justice-ensuring equal treatment and equal access to
health care
RPNAO
-Professional association representing RPNs in Ontario (voice of
Ontario RPNs)
-Consult with government for healthy public policy
-Developed all best practice guidelines
-Liability protection, discounts for services
-Other services: Career counselling, RPN journal
, Professional Associations for Nursing
Professional body for RPN: RPNAO
Professional body for RN: RNAO
Unions: -Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU)
-Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
-Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Professional Standard
Describes in large the terms for professional expectations of
nursing
There are 7:
1. Accountability
2. Continued compliance
3. Ethics
4. Knowledge
5. Knowledge application
6. Leadership
7. Relationships
-Contribute to public protection
-Informs public what to expect
-Applies to ALL NURSES
Practice Standard