The Role Of Compassion And Respect In Nursing

Genesis 1:27 reads "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them" (American Standard Version). Being created in the image of God is a weighted concept. From the beginning of mankind, Christians have tried to live up to this image. This applies to everything we do in life. Especially how we interact with each other whether it is on a personal or professional level. Per the American Nurses Association (2015), "The Code of Ethics for Nurses was developed as a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession." As a nurse, this code merely provides the groundwork establishing a foundation in which to practice upon. However, as a Christian nurse, this idea is refined into a surpassing practice theory, one that inspires one to provide holistic care treating individuals across the board with compassion, respect, and without judgment.
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The Merriam-Webster dictionary (2015) defines compassion as "a feeling of wanting to help someone who is sick, hungry, in trouble, etc." It defines respect as "a feeling or understanding that someone or something is important, serious, etc., and should be treated in an appropriate way." Compassion and respect are virtues that go hand in hand and are considered imperative to the nursing profession. Nursing is a helping profession. Diverse specialties within the profession of nursing allow one to be active in a wide array of life events of a stranger where providing physical, mental, and spiritual comfort is of utmost