Professionalism Flashcards
professionalism
assimilation of nursing skills and knowledge integrated with dignity and respect for all human beings. It incorporates the assumptions and values of the profession while maintaining accountability and self-awareness
autonomy
freedom of choice and responsibility for the choices
beneficence
taking positive actions to help others
nonmaleficence
avoidance of harm or hurt
fidelity
agreement to keep promises
professional nurse demonstrates what
- good interpersonal skills
- critical thinking ability
- empathetic, caring practices
roles of professional nurses
- teach
- advocate
- assess
- manage care
- collaborate with other members of health care team
ethics
study or examination of morality through a variety of different approaches
in nursing, legal standards include
- clinical standards of care
- liability
- negligence
- malpractice
bioethics
ethical questions surrounding
clinical ethics
decisions made at the bedside
research ethics
conduct of research using humans and animals
organizational ethics
- formal and informal principles and values guide the behavior, decisions, and actions taken by members of an organization
- directs all aspects of an organization
professional ethics
- ethical standards and expectations of a particular profession
- held to a higher standard because of privileged role in society
- code of conduct
- aimed at the highest ideals of practice
ethical principles
assumptions for ethical behavior