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
a person who values the self as well as respect for the rights of others as human being
Dignity
is a concern for the welfare and well being of others.
Altruism
Give all the focal virtues
Compassion
Discernment
Trustworthiness
Integrity
Conscientiousness
sensitive insights involving acute judgment and understand ng resulting in a decisive action
DISCERNMENT
are values internalized from the society or culture in which one lives.
PERSONAL VALUES
one set of personal beliefs and attitudes about the truth, beauty and worth of any thought, object or behavior.
Values
What percentage is the overall value of nurses regarding the nursing profession?
88%, that is a great result which shows us that most of the nurses have adequate value about their profession
Who believe that virtue can be practiced and learned, so we can learn through practice.
Aristotle
implies virtue of character as nurses promise purity, faith, loyalty, devotion, trustworthiness, and temperance
Nightingale Pledge
Who suggest that being a professional is similar to having calling
Jameton
He describes calling as “something one feels called upon to do perhaps by God. By some deep need in one’s being or by demands of historical circumstance
employing safety and competence for the welfare of the patient.
Safe and competent
is acting in accordance with fair treatment regardless of economic status, race, ethnicity, age , citizenship, disability or sexual orientation
Social Justice
A nurse with virtue will act
according to principle
Good character is the cornerstone of good nursing
Is the right to self determination. considered to be an important criterion in judging professional status
Autonomy
A trait of character manifested in habitual action that it is good for the person to have
Virtue
Is a respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and populations
Human Dignity
Other nursing values include
Safe and competent
Health and well-being
Choice
Dignity
Confidentiality
Justice
Accountability
strive to maintain health practices both mind and body; so that he/she can
Health and well being
concerned with the character of individual nurses and seeks ways to enable nurses to develop character appropriate for actions that enhance well being
virtue ethics in nursing
are concerned to each other and set apart from others
nurse as professionals
