1. Dr. Roxanne Moran ANA Code of Ethics

2. Why is a code of ethics important? “…membership in a profession…entails duties, but also rights….of a distinctive kind.” Alexander and Woodruff, 1990, p. 227

3. Desired Ends Understanding of history highlights Understanding of history highlights Review nine provisions of code Review nine provisions of code Investigate selected interpretive statements Investigate selected interpretive statements Determine significance to the empowerment of nurses Determine significance to the empowerment of nurses

4. “the nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems” Provision One

5. Case Study – Mr. Rivera

6. “The nurse’s primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community.” Provision Two

7. Case Study – Nursing Shortage

8. “The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.” Provision Three

9. Case Study – Home Visit

10. “The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse’s obligation to provide optimum patient care.” Provision Four

11. Case Study – Insufficient Staff

12. “The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve integrity and safety, to maintain competence, and to continue personal and professional growth” Provision Five

13. Case Study – Fr. McJames

14. “The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving healthcare environments and conditions of employment conducive to the provision of quality health care and consistent with the values of the profession through individual and collective action.” Provision Six

15. Case Study – Collaborative Practice Relationship

16. “The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development.” Provision Seven

17. Case Study – Complacency in the NICU

18. “The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs.” Provision Eight

19. “The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice, and for shaping social policy.” Provision Nine

20. Empowerment of Nurses

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