The Nursing Code of Ethics

Paper Summary:

This paper examines the Code of Ethics specific to nurses in the United States, and how it affects the everyday practice issues that come into play. Some of those practice issues are discussed, as well as how the hospital or agency is held accountable, along with the nurse who works for that hospital or agency.

Table of Contents:
Clarity of Goals
Ethical Principles
Grievance Procedures
My Opinion in Regards to Enforcing the Code
Recommendations for Strengthening Weak Areas of the Code

From the Paper:

"The nurse must protect the client and the public when healthcare and safety are affected by the incompetent, unethical, or illegal practice of any person. Hospitals have an ethics committee, where a group of competent individuals will discuss and make recommendations for a patient's plan of care that has perhaps become complicated. Many issues come up for debate, such as whether families should be present during emergent procedures or resuscitative efforts."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Boulton, L. and Goodenough, A. (2003). A Magnet Nursing Service Approach to Nursing's Role in Quality Improvement. Nursing Administration, 27, 344-354.
• Center for Ethics and Human Rights. (2001). American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses.Silver Spring, MD.
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