Code of Ethics

The roles and responsibility of a nurse are that most nurses face moral problems similar to these faces by the physician as well as a moral problem uniquely related to their professional role thus nurse must sometimes choose between doing what they believe will promote patients well-being and the respecting the patient ’ self-determination. Lisa explained the role as a role, is a “norm-governed patterns of action that undertaken in accordance with the social expectations” (Lisa page 690). Thus, the ability to serve and work according to the

It is the duty of the nurse to provide care and meet the needs of all their patients.

I chose the ANA’s provision 7 to focus on which states “the nurse, in all roles and settings, advances

- The nurse has to preserve the client’s dignity and care about the well-being of client.

Provision 4. Nurses should practice within the scope of practice and consult specialist as soon as needed and the nurse must collaborate care of the patient they care for

One of the many roles played by a nurse is to advocate for his or her patients,provide holistic care for them, and make surethat

Provides comprehensive safe, quality practice to achieve agreed goals and outcomes that are responsive to the nursing needs of people

I chose to analyze provision three contained in the American Association Code of Ethics. Provision three explores a nurses daily duty as it relates to patient rights as well as safety and patient privacy. In addition to other healthcare related responsibilities a nurse is effectively, a valuable patient advocate who must work to ensure that patients are treated fairly and competently, not only from the nursing staff, but all caregivers. (American Nurses Association). If a situation concerning incompetent care from other healthcare providers should arise, the nurse must assess issue on behalf of the patient and initiate action to have the issue corrected.

Sets requirements to enter the profession, establishes and enforces standards of nursing practice, and assures the quality of practice of the profession and the continuing competence of nurses.

First is the principal of beneficence which “requires nurses to act in ways that benefit patients” (Burkhardt, 2014, p.69). This principle tells us that one should promote good, prevent harm and remove evil or harm.

In provision 3.4 it discusses that nursing is consistently reviewing policies, and looking at ways to increase patient safety, reduce errors, and promote patient health. Also, it discusses that nursing educators teach and ensure competency in in new nurses, before they are able to practice on their own. Some ways nurses can help in this process is, by following current safety standards that help reduce errors, such as: checking patient armbands and verifying birthday and patient, name with the patient. Other ways are, ensuring adequate staffing is provided, based on the acuity of patients, in an effort to reduce the nurses stress. Also as a nurse reporting when errors occur, so that policies can be either reviewed or new policies can be put in place to help prevent the error from occurring again. Student nurse can help by speaking up when they are in need of further teaching on a matter, asking for help when unsure on how to perform a task they have been given, and by taking in as much knowledge as they can during their nursing school

The first three provisions relate to the nurse’s responsibility to treat everyone with dignity and respect regardless of that individual’s background, ethnicity, or the

Nursing encompasses various roles, inclusive of providing beneficial care, supporting patient autonomy and patient advocacy. Patients are capable of designating the direction of their medical care, possessing rights to refuse and accept proposed procedures according to the Patient Self Determination Act of 1990 which mandates patients be given information regarding their rights and abilities to prepare Advance Directives.

The role of a nurse is viewed as stressful, so nurses need to be emotionally ready and be physically fit to participate in delivering care. Acts of kindness, trustworthiness, promoting privacy, ensuring dignity, being engrossed into the artistry of caring and engaging in anti-discriminatory practice (Baughan & Smith 2008) by respecting everyone, irrespective of age, culture, gender, socio-economic class, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and the condition from which they are afflicted, are caring indicators of a nurse.

Nurses and nursing staff should treat everyone in their care with dignity and humanity and should understand individual needs, show compassion and sensitivity, and provide care in a