Ethics

An occupation or calling requiring advance training and experience in specifc or specialized body of knowledge providing service

Organization of occupational group based on application of special knowledge establishes own rules and standards of protection of public and professionals

Profession implies quality of work done by members is great importance in own eyes and society than economic rewards

Profession serves all of society and not specific interest of group

Aims of profession are altruistic than materialistic

Must satisfy indispensable social need and based upon established socially accepted scientific principle

Demands adequate pre-professional and cultural training

Demands possession of body of specialized and systematized training

Give evidence of needed skills which public doesnt possess ; skills which are partly inherent partly acquired

Developed a scientific tdchnique which result of tested experience

Clear standard of educational preparation for entry of practice

Have group conciousness designed to extend scientific knowledge and technical language

Sufficient self impelling power to retain members throughout life and not used as stepping stone to other occupation

Recognize obligations to society by insisting members to live up established code of ethics

• Exercise of discretion and judgment as to time and manner of performance of duty
• Contrast to kind of work subject to standardization in unit performance or time element

Applies body of knowledge in practical services vital to human welfare and suited to shape skills of newcomers

Enlarges body of knowledge using subsequently imposed on members lifelong obligation to "not do harm"

Utilize well defined and well organized body of knowledge that is intellectual nature and describe phenomena of concern

Distinguished presence of specific culture, norms and other values common to members

Nurse is a person who completed basic nursing education program and licensed in country to practice professional nursing

Practicing nursing with meaning of act in singly or collaboration with another, intiate perform nursing services

• Provide care thru utilization of nursing process
• Establish linkages with community resources and coordination with healthteam
• Provide health education to individuals, fam and communities
• Teach, guide and supervise students in nsg education programs include administration of nursing services utilizing decision making skills
• Health human resource development training and research

Acquired the art and science of nsg thru basic education interpreting the role in terms of social ends which it exists

Art and science dominated by ideal of service in certain principles applied in skillful care of well and ill

• License to practice nursing in country
• Bachelor os Science degree in nursing
• Physically and Mentally fit

• 1 Interest and willingnes to work
• 2 Warm personality and concern
• 3 Resourcefulness and creativity as well as well balanced emotional condition
• 4 Capacity and ability to work cooperatively
• 5 Initiative to improve self and service
• 6 Competence in performing work thru use of nsg process
• 7 Skill in decision making, communicating and research oriented
• 8 Active participation in confronting issues

1983 one basic educational program in nursing and 4 yr collegiate leading to 3yr hospital based program (Graduate in Nsg) was phased out

Competency based community oriented curriculum to educate future nurses assuming roles and responsibilities in PHCS

Prepare nurses for entry level positions in any healthcare settings

Fundamental attribute defining vocation as profession defining ethical standards and expectations modified as profession face new situations

Is believed to be the original nursing code of ethics

• Relation of
• NRS - Pt
• NRS - Medical Profession
• NRS - Allied Profession
• NRS - Nurse
• NRS - Her Profession

• Bring to care of patient all knowledge, skill and devotion
• Broaden thoughtful consideration to patient

• Fully informed on provisions of medical practice act
• Respect the physician legally and professionally
• Give such intelligent and skilled nursing service

• Without closest interrelation and appreciation of ethical standards of all grouos and clear understanding of limitation
• Best result in building positive health in community cant be obtained

• Golden rule embodies all written in pages relation to nurse to nurse
• Fine loyalty, appreciation for work conscientiously done and respect for positions of authority

• Give reasonable portion of time to furtherance of such advancements
• Keep alight that spiritual flame

• 1 Created to benefit the public
• 2 Constructed with understanding behavior not explicitly deemed unethical as accepted ethical
• 3 Not usually binding but used to individual state licensing boards establishing practice expectations and standards

• Represent highest aspirations for ethical practice
• Represent ideal action nurse should and ought to achieve in daily practice
• Possibility exists finds himself or herself in a dilemma situational variables or ethical commitments are in conflict

1 nurse practice with compassion and respect for inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness