Nursing Code of Ethics

Term Paper # 105024

Ethics
Medical and Health > Nursing

An informative discussion on the code of ethics as related to the nursing profession.

1,435 words () | 7 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper outlines the code of ethics as it applies to the nursing profession and its relation to daily practical occurrences. The paper examines some of the daily situations together with the responses
of the persons or institutions concerned, with particular reference to the nurse involved. The paper also highlights the goals, responsibilities, areas of dissatisfaction and ethics as applicable to nurses, and offers a suggestion to ensure adherence to the ethical code.

Outline:
Clarity of goals
Ethical principles
Grievance procedures
Opinion in regard to enforcing the code

From the Paper:

"In the case of something illegal occurring, each hospital has a process in place to discipline the individual, which includes reporting the incident to the proper legal authority, and the State Board of Nursing Registration. A nurse's license may be suspended or taken away. However, each institution will also support the nurse in evaluating an occurrence report, and how the incident happened, along with how it could have been prevented. There are many opportunities for teaching and putting better procedures into place that do not cause harm to the patient or cause a nurse to be fired. "

Sample of Sources Used:

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Code of Ethics for Nurses. Geneva, Switzerland.