Abstract
This paper defines a personal code of ethics as a unique set of factors that an individual uses to identify the superior course of action in a morally confusing situation. In some cases, such a course may be easy to find, but in others, there may be no clear-cut best approach. The author explains that, whether they know it or not, everyone already possesses a personal code of ethics, which may be violated from time to time. However, possessing and actually using a code of personal ethics that has been given some thought and consideration, can help people avoid such conduct and make the right choices even when there is strong temptation to do otherwise. The author provides a review of the relevant scholarly literature as well as some examples of personal codes of ethics maintained online. The paper concludes with a presentation of the author's own personal code of ethics.

Outline:
Review and Discussion
Personal Code of Ethics Overview
What It Is
Why It Is Important
What It Should Contain
Personal Code of Ethics

From the Paper
"While everyone likely uses these and other approaches to sorting out right from wrong to identify a superior ethical course of action, a personal code of ethics can be consulted to help formulate an informed approach. For instance, according to Wulfson, "One must try to develop well-reasoned, well-thought out answers to an ethical problem that a code of ethics can support." Clearly, then, although all personal codes of ethics are unique, it also appears they share some common features that resemble mental algorithms that are used automatically to make these determinations between ethical and unethical behavior by examining those aspects of a situation that appear to be most important to the observer."

Tags:dilemma individual maturation interaction framework, Golden Rule, problematic positive

Abstract
The paper relates that the Canadian Nurse's Association is founded on the Code of Ethics of Nursing that is a statement of ethical values for the profession. The paper discusses how it helps guide nurses in their commitment to the practice of high-quality health care and those who need to receive such care. The paper notes that the functionality of the Code of Ethics is that it was created for nurses by nurses.

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"The Canadian Nurse's Association is founded on the Code of Ethics of Nursing. The Code of Ethics is a statement of ethical values for the profession. It helps guide nurses in their commitment to the practice of high-quality health care and those who need to receive such care. The functionality of the Code of Ethics is that it was created for nurses by nurses. Every day a nurse is faced with life and death situations and they need to know with objectivity what the best course of action is in order to save a..."

Tags:code, of, ethics

Abstract
The paper describes several aspects of the American Association of Nurses (ANA) Code of Ethics including its content, its principles and degree of clarity, its usefulness and its strengths and weaknesses. The development of the Code of Ethics over the decades is also discussed.

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"Butts and Rich point out that effective nursing requires both broad knowledge and a set of well developed abilities and skills. The required tasks are many and varied and in order to do them properly care must be taken to.."

Tags:ANA, Code, of, Ethics

Abstract
This paper examines the Code of Ethics for the International Chiropractors' Association, evaluating its clarity of goals, identified ethical procedures, and grievance procedures. An opinion on the difficulty of enforcing the code is provided, and recommendations for strengthening potential weak areas are offered.

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"The Code of Ethics for the International Chiropractors Association-ICA-is lengthy, detailed and comprehensive. The quality of a code of ethics cannot be judged solely on such superficial criteria, however. As suggested in the text, "Health Care Ethics Principles and Problems", a number of inputs, processes and outcomes must be considered in measuring the quality of health care and concomitant codes of ethics, health care professionals' credentials, procedures and protocols, results of health care and mortality rates for..."

Tags:code of ethics, health care, specialty, chiropractor, ICA

Abstract
This paper presents the case study of a patient with metastasized cancer. The author analyzes the situation. The paper reaches a conclusion on how the nursing staff should proceed based on the ANA code of ethics.

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"The case presented for analysis with respect to nursing practice and the American Nurses' Association Code of Ethics is that of Ms. W., a ... year-old African-American grandmother diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, who has been responding well thus far to radiation and chemotherapy treatments. However, recent tests indicate that Ms. W. has experienced a ... pound weight loss along with metastases to the bone. Her oncologist recommended immediate hospitalization for further evaluation but Ms. W. refused claiming that familial responsibilities."

Tags:American Nurses' Association, code of ethics, case study

Abstract
This paper proposes a code of ethics for the Ralston cereal factory. The code is predicated in part on the Ralcorp Director Code of Ethics, but additional rules are added to address ethical issues at the factory level. Extensive clarification is included to address the implementation of the code, and processes are suggested for handling issues that are variations from the code.

From the Paper
"The code of ethics for my organization needs to reflect both the ethical considerations at the organizational level and those of the company as a whole. I work for a very large company Ralston Foods but my job is in the warehouse department where..."

Tags:ethics, organization, honesty, rules, implementation, Ralston, cereal, factory

Abstract
The paper discusses how the nursing code of ethics began with Florence Nightingale in 1893 and was patterned "after the hypocratic oath" taken by physicians (Hook & White, 2008, p. 1). The paper relates that by 1896, the Nurses' Associated Alumnae in both Canada and the United States came together, creating the American Nurses Association, as well as a new code of ethics to be used throughout nursing practice. This code was then replaced in the 1940s by a code mandating 17 provisions for nurses to adhere to, which were not altered until the late 1960s, reducing the number of provisions to ten (Hook & White, 2008, p. 3). The paper explains that by the late 1970s, 11 provisions were adopted and in 1985 and 2001 interpretive statements were added.

Tags:nursing, code, ethics

Abstract
This paper relates that the Professional Engineers' Code of Ethics covers the basic requirements for the engineer in terms of ethics,. The author points out that the code shows that the engineer should show ethical behavior to his or her associates, employers, clients, subordinates, and employees, which includes the public in its broadest application. This paper notes that the code cites the need for he engineer not only to be competent but to keep up with new developments in the field and so to pursue ongoing education in this field in order to have that necessary knowledge.

From the Paper
"The engineer has a number of levels of responsibility and may have to balance those based on which are more important. His or her primary responsibility is to the professional code of ethics, which in turn is based on the view that the profession owes a responsibility to society and must place this responsibility first. In the case of a project being paid for by the taxpayer, the engineer owes it to society to assure that the costs are not excessive and that the project that is being done has a good chance of success at the price being paid. There are a number of different rationales offered for why engineers have particular obligations to serve the interests of the public and to especially work to maintain safety as part of their public trust."

Tags:engineering, code, ethics

Abstract
This paper will analyze Enron's Code of Ethics and examine the sections on values and corporate responsibility. The paper will use applicable theories and concepts and will detail Ken Lay's view of ethics and Enron's corporate social performance. The paper will argue that Enron was not being socially responsible to all of its stake-holders because it deceived employees and investors about its real financial status despite having stated in its company code of ethics that transparency, integrity and respect for the law would be the cornerstones of its daily operations.

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Enron's Code of Ethics: An analysis This paper will analyze Enron's Code of Ethics and examine the sections on values and corporate responsibility. The paper will use applicable theories and concepts and will detail Ken Lay's view of ethics and Enron's corporate social performance. The paper will argue that Enron was not being socially responsible to all of its stake-holders because it deceived employees and investors about its real financial status despite having stated in its company code of ethics that transparency, integrity and respect for the law would be the cornerstones of its daily operations. Enron's values, as stated in the 2000 code of ethics, include the

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Abstract
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. "

Tags:grievance, procedures, ethics, nursing