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Concepts of Nursing Ethics

            After reviewing the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics, the American Associate of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Baccalaureate Essential Values, and the West Virginia Nurse Practice Act, I believe I incorporate my professional values on a daily basis into my practice as a registered nurse, but I would like to enhance more values into my practice. .
             As the AACN Baccalaureate Essentials values states "professional values and their associated behaviors are foundational to the practice of nursing." "(AACN Baccalaureate Essentials) As an RN it is vital to incorporate your values into your everyday practice. Provision 2 in the ANA Code of Ethics states that "the nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether it is an individual, family, group, or the community." (ANA Code of Ethics) Without the patient nurses would not be able to apply their values into their daily practice. I am fully committed to my patient's and will go above and beyond to ensure they receive an optimal level of care.
             As Essential VIII stated in the AACN Baccalaureate Essentials it is important to practice with professionalism. Honesty and acting ethically are two key elements of professional behavior. (AACN Baccalaureate Essentials) I believe I practice with professionalism and expect my coworkers to practice at the same level. One of the professional values listed in the AACN Baccalaureate Essentials says that human dignity is reflected when nurses value and respect all patients and colleagues. I value all of my patients and colleagues without our patients the nursing field would not be as strong as it is today. .
             It is important for the nurse to not only apply their values to their practice but it is just as important to understand your patient's values. "Understanding the values that patients and other health professionals bring to the therapeutic relationship is critically important to providing quality patient care.


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