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This document reviews ethical concepts relevant to nurses, outlining definitions of ethics and nursing ethics, ethical decision-making steps, and discussion of applied ethics and bioethics. It explores core values and their relationship to nursing practice.

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703 Ethics Week 1 review Learning Outcomes: Answers 1. What is psychological safety and its key aspects a. Psychological safety is a concept in organizational psychology.\ When psychological safety is present, team members feel safe to express\ their thoughts, ideas,...

703 Ethics Week 1 review Learning Outcomes: Answers 1. What is psychological safety and its key aspects a. Psychological safety is a concept in organizational psychology.\ When psychological safety is present, team members feel safe to express\ their thoughts, ideas, concerns, and mistakes without fear of negative\ consequences to their self-image, status, or career b. Key aspects include Trust and Respect, Open Communication, Acceptance of Mistakes, Inclusive Environment, Supportive Leadership 2. Identify the definitions of Ethics and Nursing Ethics c. Ethics: The study of the philosophical ideals of right and wrong behavior, focusing on moral principles, values, and conduct. d. Nursing Ethics: Ethical principles governing nursing practice, emphasizing patient care, professional relationships, and social justice. It integrates the broader societal impact on health and well-being 3. Identify Ethical decision-making steps e. Identify the ethical problem or dilemma. f. Gather all relevant information. g. Examine personal values regarding the issue. h. Clearly verbalize the problem. i. Consider possible courses of action and their consequences. j. Reflect on the potential outcomes. k. Evaluate the action and its impact 4. Review key components of the Codes of Ethics for Nurses l. Providing safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care. m. Promoting health and well-being. n. Respecting informed decision-making. o. Honoring dignity. p. Maintaining privacy and confidentiality. q. Promoting justice. r. Being accountable 5. Discuss Applied Ethics and Bioethics and how they relate to Nursing s. Applied Ethics: Practical application of ethical principles to real-world issues, such as patient confidentiality or informed consent. t. Bioethics: Focuses on ethical issues arising in healthcare and biology, guided by principles like autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice. u. Both guide nurses in addressing ethical dilemmas, ensuring respect for patients\' rights, and promoting equitable healthcare. 6. Discuss Values (Personal and Professional), moral distress and ethical distress v. Values are beliefs that guide behavior and decision-making. Nurses use values clarification to resolve conflicts and make ethical decisions. w. Personal values are the fundamental beliefs and principles that guide a person\'s behavior in their everyday life x. Professional values are are the set of ethics and standards that an individual is expected to uphold within their workplace, often shaped by the company culture and professional code of conduct y. Moral Distress occurs when nurses know the ethically correct action but are prevented from acting due to constraints. It can lead to frustration and moral residue. z. Ethical Distress arises when external factors challenge a nurse\'s ability to act ethically. 7. What is Value clarification and how can nurses use it? a. Self-Reflection: Nurses assess their own values by considering past experiences and ethical dilemmas. This helps them recognize biases and understand how their values align with professional expectations. b. Understanding Patients\' Values: By clarifying their own values, nurses become more empathetic and sensitive to the values of others. This enables them to respect and support patients\' beliefs, even when they differ from their own. c. Navigating Ethical Dilemmas: Values clarification helps nurses resolve conflicts when personal or institutional values clash with patient care needs. It guides them in making ethical decisions aligned with nursing principles. d. Improving Advocacy: When nurses are clear about their values, they can advocate more effectively for patients, ensuring that care decisions respect the patient's rights and preferences. e. Promoting Professional Growth: Regularly engaging in values clarification encourages ongoing learning and adaptation, fostering ethical competence throughout a nursing career. f. In practice, this process might involve journaling, discussing with colleagues, or using structured questions to explore feelings and beliefs about specific situations, such as those outlined in the CNA Code of Ethics. 8. What are the core Nursing values and define each one g. Altruism represents a selfless concern for the well-being of others, prioritizing the patient\'s needs above one\'s own h. Autonomy means respecting a patient\'s right to make their own decisions regarding their healthcare i. Human Dignity acknowledges the inherent worth and value of every individual, regardless of circumstances j. Integrity signifies acting ethically and consistently with one\'s moral principles k. Social Justice involves advocating for fair and equitable access to healthcare for all people, regardless of their social status

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