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comes from the Latin word “Valere” which
means to measure the worth of
something.
VALUES
set of personal beliefs, attitudes about truth and beauty.
VALUES
freely chosen enduring beliefs or attitudes about the worth of a person, object, idea, or action
VALUES
organization of a person’s values along a continuum of relative importance.
VALUE SYSTEM
“ethos” means custom or character.
ETHICS
method of inquiry that help people to
understand the morality of human behavior.
ETHICS
practices or beliefs of a certain group.
ETHICS
expected standards of behavior of a group.
ETHICS
ethics as applied to human life or health.
BIOETHICS
ethical issues that occur in nursing practice.
NURSING ETHICS
PERSONAL VALUES
- family unity
- self-worth
- religion
- honesty
- fairness
- love
values that are acquired during socialization in their respective professions.
PROFESSIONAL VALUES
FIVE VALUES ESSENTIAL FOR THE PROFESSIONAL NURSE
ALTRUISM
AUTONOMY
HUMAN DIGNITY
INTEGRITY
SOCIAL JUSTICE
concern for the welfare and well- being of others.
ALTRUISM
nurse’s concern for the welfare of patients, other nurses, and other healthcare providers.
ALTRUISM
right to self- determination
AUTONOMY
nurse respects patient’s rights to make decision for their healthcare.
AUTONOMY
respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and populations.
HUMAN DIGNITY
nurse values and respects patients and colleagues.
HUMAN DIGNITY
acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and accepted standards of practice.
INTEGRITY