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nur 310 - values and ethicsvalues
beliefs about worth and what matters to someone and how this guides one's behavior
- Money, Health, Travel, Experiences, Justice, Friendships, Power, Safety etc
value system
organization of an individual's values which leads to a personal code of conduct
- How I behave in situations based on what I value
Values are developed
over time and influenced by environment, family, culture, and experiences
- Nurses must consider these things when trying to understand patient motivations - which is
important when teaching or implementing a plan of care
modeling
observing parents, peers, or significant others to determine the value of things or behaviors
- May lead to socially acceptable or socially unacceptable behaviors depending on the model
moralizing
a complete moral system communicated by a parent, significant other, or institution (church, school,
etc.)
- Rigid and offers little or no opportunity to weigh different values
laissez-faire
allows for one to explore what is valuable for themselves (no single set of values is presented as best
of all)
- offers little guidance and can lead to confusion and conflict
rewards or punishment
rewarding someone when they demonstrate values held parent or significant other and punished
when demonstrating divergent values
- may create conflict
responsible choice
encourage one to explore competing values and to weigh their consequences
- support and guidance are offered as children develop a personal value system
altruism
a concern for the welfare and well-being of others. In professional practice, altruism is reflected by the
nurse's concern for the welfare of patients, other nurses, and other health care providers
autonomy
the right to self-determination. Professional practice reflects autonomy when the nurse respects
patients' rights to make decisions about their health care
human dignity
respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and populations. In professional practice,
human dignity is reflected when the nurse values and respects all patients and colleagues
integrity
, acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and accepted standards of practice. Integrity
is reflected in professional practice when the nurse is honest and provides care based on an ethical
framework that is accepted within the profession
social justice
upholding moral, legal, and humanistic principles. This value is reflected in professional practice when
the nurse works to assure equal treatment under the law and equal access to quality health care
values clarification
a process by which people come to understand their own values and value system.
• It is a process allowing the person to discover through feelings and analysis of behavior what
choices to make when alternatives are presented.
process of value clarification
1. Choosing
2. Prizing (treasuring)
3. Acting
Values clarification is beneficial for nurses -
when nurses understand the values that motivate patients' decisions and behaviors, they can tap
these values when teaching and counseling patients
choosing
one chooses freely from alternatives after careful consideration of the consequences of each
alternative
prizing something one values involves...
pride, happiness, and public affirmation
acting
the person who values something acts on the value by combining choice and behavior with
consistency and regularity
ethics
a systematic study of principles of right and wrong conduct as they relate to conduct and human
flourishing - the study of content and character
code of ethics
guide for the expectations and standards of a profession
bioethics
Ethics related to biosciences
• What kind of person should I be in order to live a moral life and make good ethical decisions?
• What are my duties and obligations to other people whose life and well-being may be affected by my
actions?
• What do I owe the common good or the public interest in my life as a member of society?
nursing ethics
formal study of ethical issues that arise in the practice of nursing and of the analysis used by nurses
to make and evaluate ethical judgments
general ethical theories and frameworks - action-guiding - "what should i do?"
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