Morals, Ethics, Philosophy, Value, Etc.

Question 1

Values

Answer 1

Beliefs one has about people, ideas, objects, or actions that form the basis for behavior.

Principles and ideals that give meaning and direction to life.

Importance of nursing values = shows uniqueness of profession

Question 2

Philosophy

Answer 2

Statement that reflects the values, vision, mission, and beliefs of the org

Critical analysis of fundamental assumptions or beliefs.

Question 3

Mission

Answer 3

Statement of the org’s reason for existence

Question 4

Metaparadigm

Answer 4

Broadest perspective of discipline, a way to describe the concepts that cocnern the profession; how the domains of nursing are connected

Question 5

Ethics

Answer 5

ideal human behavior and ideal ways of being, right vs. wrong

Question 6

Morals

Answer 6

personal judgments derived from one’s ethics

Question 7

Goals

Answer 7

Statements describing, specific measurable long and short term objectives

Question 8

Objectives

Answer 8

Specific means as to the goal’s accomplishment

Question 9

Strategies

Answer 9

Specific actions as to a goal’s accomplishment

Question 10

Vision

Answer 10

critical to using power successfully; provides purpose, direction, consensus, and support