Nurses are on the frontlines of healthcare delivery and they carry a responsibility for providing care to clients in the most ethical way possible. It is vital for all nurses to possess ethical knowledge so they may conduct their actions appropriately, diffuse tense situations, and give safe and efficient care in today 's changing world. In practical care, the question to answer is: “What can I do?” The answer lies in the context of ethical principles. Ethical care seeks the best way to provide care by using the best nursing function.…
The nurse, in order to preserve his or her dedication to the care of the patient, as well as to maintain their own sense of worth and job satisfaction, must truly exhibit care under all circumstances and across all circumstances involving the…
Introduction Nursing has an indispensable role to play in the well being of any society. It has its roots well planted in its commitment to serve individuals, groups, and community at large. The delivery of quality individualized patient care within the confines of well-defined ethical standards has come to define nursing. Before RN-BSN Program When I completed my ADN program, my self- image as at that time revolves around being fair to other; treat others, as I will love to be treated. I viewed the role of nursing as a process of caring and developing patient relationships.…
This unnecessary, uncalled for act of kindness showed the “Deaconess Ideal”. This nurse truly placed the patient at the center of the universe, and worked to the best of her ability to keep him…
A person’s sense of dignity is influenced by how they view their own self worth and how they are talked to and treated by others. For instance, listening attentively to others as they are talking gives them a feeling of self worth. We as nurses need to promote positive self-worth by acknowledging the positive aspects of a patient’s life and respecting them as whole. Evidence-based practice shows that a positive attitude and positive self-worth leads to improved outcomes. We can help achieve these positive outcomes by being conscientious of others needs, calling all patients by their surnames or titles, and being patient while we are taking care of them.…
Her actions always showed how much she cares for her patients and staff. According to her nurses values are beliefs in human respect, fairness of all patients and the desire to prevent…
I believe that to be compassionate sometimes we should put ourselves in the shoes of others. As a professional and as a human being, I believe in the importance of providing adequate care to my patients, while maintaining safety principles. For me it is very important to create a relationship of trust and understanding with my patients and their families. Following my scope of practice and incorporating clinical knowledge will enrich my values and beliefs that care and compassion towards patients are the fundamental bases of the nursing…
P, 2013). This statement shows the importance of compassion, dignity and respect when caring for a patient, as it could either have a lasting positive or negative effect on their health and well-being. Royal College of nursing states that ‘Person-centred care is ensuring that the person or patient is an equal partner in their health care and they follow their eight principles that include dignity, compassion and empowerment as a guideline of what staff should provide and promote to patients,’ (RCN,…
Nurses are free of selfish intentions and self-seeking desires. Although, it is satisfying to help others, they do not expect compensation besides self-fulfillment. Through the teachings in the bible and instilled nursing education, nurses will always be different compared to a physician. Nurses instill the compassion, giving nature and nurturing traits that are unable to be taught. Physicians, nurses, and all medical professionals work as a collaborative team and apply one another’s qualities to the best of their…
s a practicing nurse, my main objective can be summarized as the desire to grow as an asset to patients and the collective health care team. With regards to my patients, I strive to provide them with competent, compassionate care while establishing a trusting, honest relationship. However, my commitment as a nurse does not begin and end with my patient. As a health care professional, I believe it is part of our duty to maintain a strong working relationship with every other member of the health care team. In both, the term 'relationship' comes into play.…
Personal values effect how nurses practice on daily basis. Every nurse has different core values but there are fundamentals such as empathy, caring, honesty, and altruism. In this paper, I will identify my core values, share my beliefs, values, and assumptions about metaparadigm. I will also discuss how my core values effect my current practice and share examples of real life situations. As a nursing student originally from an different country, I believe it is fundamental to embrace diversity.…
Historically, the profession of nursing has been previously associated as an inferior occupation, one that holds a lower status when compared to other medical professions (Thupayagale & Dithole, 2005, pg. 1). Contrastingly, nursing is one of the most vital careers within the health care system, with continuous demands for their services (Burhans, 2008, pg.2). Generally, a poor perception and understanding of this profession exists which prevent nurses from being accurately recognized for their crucial role within society (Thupayagale & Dithole, 2005, pg.2). Ultimately, to further acknowledge a nurse beyond their presumed characteristics of caring and comforting, the discussion of four symbols will demonstrate this powerful and respectful profession.…
My nursing philosophy combines the science of nursing with knowledge, empathy, as well as respect and dignity of each individual in different situations. I believe my nursing philosophy is focused on delivering quality patient care that is individualized to the needs of each patient. The delivery of care must be compassionate and empathetic for all people. Therefore, the circumstance that influenced my decision to become a nurse is having the opportunity to be with my mother during the end of her life.…
Holistic nursing care is the mainstay of each nurse’s professional responsibility. The nurse should pay special attention to every aspect of the person’s biological, physical, and psychological needs. The role of the nurse to identify a need in the client and to provide adequate interventions to fill that need. The human boy is composed of several systems including cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary systems that must be assessed and tended to accordingly. Because as the largest organ of the body the skins care is vital to maintain temperature, provide protection from invading organisms, and responding to sensory information, it deserves specific observations to sustain vital functioning.…
The Role of Nursing It is said that the nursing profession is one of the most respected and trusted careers there are. From the beginning, a nurse’s role was to nurture and mend those that are sick, frail and even through the process of end of life, but it doesn’t just stop there. Nursing has come a long way and entails many more aspects than they are even given credit for. A nurse wears many hats and is required to perform duties outside of healing obvious wounds.…