VIRTUES Flashcards
is an approach that focuses on character with the assumption that a person with good character will tend to behave in ways that consistent to their character
Virtue ethics
this is a deontological virtue; which places a duty on one individual to another; it is about keeping information secret and private
Confidentiality
Who described that professionals as “one bound by values and standards other than those of his or her employing organization setting one’s own rules, seeking to promote standards of excellence and being evaluated and looking for approval from one’s own professional peers”
Beletz
respecting the equal worth of all citizens, the equal right to meet the needs and eliminating unjustified inequalities.
Social justice
a confident belief in the moral character of another person
TRUSTWORTHINESS
What are the core values of nursing?
Human dignity
Integrity
Autonomy
Altruism
Social Justice
ability to imagine oneself in the situation of another
COMPASSION
What is the cornerstone of good nursing
Good character
recognize choices and makes value-based decision making
Choice
are action oriented and give direction and meaning to one’s life’.
Values
refers to adherence to moral norms that is sustained overtime
Integrity
Who said that virtue is an important trait of a good nurse
Florence Nightingale
are values acquired during socialization into nursing from codes of ethics, nursing experiences, teachers, and peers
PROFESSIONAL VALUES
soundness, reliability, wholeness, and an integration of moral character
INTEGRITY