In the words of (LeDuc and Kotzer, 2009) Values can be defined as attitudes and beliefs that bind individuals together and guide behaviour. In nursing practice, good values are pivotal to providing the best attainable care for all patients, this ultimately improves the patients care, experience and recovery. A focus on good values in nursing practice has further been highlighted since the emergence of the Francis report in 2013. (Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, 2011) The purpose of this essay is to highlight a professional value I have promoted in order to enhance delivery of care, I will discuss how this value links with the concept of caring and lastly discuss how the value links with the professional regulation of Nursing. …show more content…
I treated Ms X with dignity and respect during an intimate act involving personal hygiene and met her personal hygiene needs. I maintained dignity by being proactive and covering up Ms X’s modesty before the doctors consultation, I involved her in her care and treated her as an individual by making her feel comfortable at all times and by bringing the clinical disposal bags to her bed side and not having the soiled linen on display. In addition to this, I further promoted dignity by ensuring her environment was clean and comfortable to abide in (Social Care Institute for Excellence, n.d) and by seeking her consent in things involving her care. In addition to this I promoted dignity and maintained her privacy during her consultation with the team of doctors by giving her space and waiting outside. Throughout this episode of care, I was able to recurrently promote dignity and maintain patient privacy. Ms X’s appreciation of my assistance after the task shows I enhanced her delivery of …show more content…
Care can also be defined as the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of a patient (Chambers & Ryder, 2009) My understanding of caring is being able to cater to an individual’s needs all the while having their best interest at heart. As an ex long-term patient myself, I believe when a patient is catered to by a caring nurse, it quickens recovery time, boosts self-sufficiency and improves the patients general well-being. (Royal College of Nursing, 2008) Dignity therefore links with the concept of caring in the sense that they work hand in hand, you are showing the attribute of caring by promoting dignity for the patient. (Tschudin,
Although nursing is universally practiced, not all nurses values and morals are the same. Nurses and nursing students are usually put in situations where they must operate within an ethical structure which is either unfamiliar to their cultural criterion or those of the patients for whom they are taking care of. The most prominent values and morals of nurses are based on human dignity and benevolence. Human dignity is the main component that branches off into other values under caring for health and well-being. Trust, integrity, autonomy, and privacy are one of the many sub-values that fall under human dignity. It is important for the nurses to respect and understand the culture and beliefs of the patient without being judgmental or confrontational. The wellbeing of the patient is priority and so the nurses must focus on gaining the patients trust first by tending to their needs and exhibiting
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN, 2009) defines dignity as treating someone as you or your family would want to be treated, when they are feeling vulnerable. According to ( Matiti & Baillie,2011) in modern world the word dignity has lost its meaning, whether it is intentionally or unintentionally, nurses have become very mechanical, trying to give care for dummies rather than human beings, who have emotions, feelings and self-respect, and not realising what impact patients will have when nurses show this kind of attitude. Patient centred care is vital for all nurses, without, discriminating against colour, gender, race, and religious beliefs. Following the code of conduct which is expected of the nurse, working according to the needs of the patients, being a good listener and respecting them. When the nurse shows dignity and respect, she/he tends to develop a therapeutic relationship with patient which in turn results in good health and rehabilitation (NMC, 2008).
...ng as it enhances a client's overall well-being. Both Thomas (2011) and McMurray (2009) agree that a nurse who displays attitudes and behaviours which value the client as a human being, enhances a client’s perception of what is deemed as a nurse “caring.” This was particularly evident in an article based on the personal experience of a newly registered nurse and her interactions with an elderly resident at her facility (cite article - nursing world). It was evident that the nurse's promotion of open communication and respect for the client enhanced the provision of care provided and the client was willing to personally engage with the new nurse. Therefore, it is important for a nurse to acknowledge, value and respect a patient’s personal beliefs or decisions to demonstrate caring for a patient’s emotional and mental well-being and not just their physical condition.
Dignity and respect for patients is important in adult nursing because without it, it dehumanises them, and creates opportunities for abuse and ill treatment to occur. Lack of dignity and respect can also cause emotional problems for patients, as they are already in a vulnerable state.
Berman, A. J and Burke, K. (2000), looked at nursing ethics as an integral part of nursing, that has t has to do with moral principles and values that guide nurses to make decisions and choices that lead to quality and effective client care. In providing nursing care, nurses find themselves in situations where sensitive decisions are made about the best way to treat illness and solve healthcare problems. Values influence decisions and actions and value clarification promote quality decisions by fostering awareness,
While on the unit I made sure to use my time wisely, I completed my assessment in a timely manner, advocated for pain medication, checked on fellow nursing students, and kept patient’s rooms organized and clean. Professionalism was also exhibited in my clean outfit, with my hair back, name badge on, nails cut, and appropriate footwear and clinical tools on hand.
While I was at my last job for a Jesuit University, I was introduced to Saint Ignatius of Loyola and his Ignatian Values, who was the author of these values in the Middle Ages, and they truly capture the tenets of the nursing profession. These values are Cura Personalis, Discernment, Finding God in All Things, Jesuit Pedagogy, Magis, Service of Faith and Promotion of Social Justice, and finally Women and Men for Others/Whole Persons of Solidarity for the Real World.
The combination of professionalism and ethics can be equated with an extraordinary nurse because they are core components in the nursing profession and crucial to patient trust, confidence and wellbeing. Having a degree in nursing is not what makes one a professional. Professionalism is
Professional values that are incorporated into my nursing practice include veracity, kindness, support and understanding. It is important to be honest with patients and help them set realistic goals during their recovery process. It is also important to be kind to those that are ill, as they may not have the best attitude at tim...
According to the SALPN Code of Ethics, what values are most important to Licensed Practical Nurses and why? (4 marks)
My core values and beliefs are honesty, caring, family, and lifelong learning, which I use every day in my life. The core of nursing is caring, knowledge, and integrity that focuses on the patient’s needs, healing, safety, and encouragement. Personal and professional beliefs overlap the driving force of nursing. The qualities of a good nurse are not or cannot be turned off and on, and are part of the person I am. We are just helping hands that are always striving to help others. I am not perfect. I am a human being and sometimes mistakes will be made, but I always try my best. If something goes wrong, I will examine the situation, and learn from it to make me a better nurse than I was before. I will monitor and reflect on my own actions to ensure that I am staying true to what I believe are the best nursing practices. When we find conflicts between our personal beliefs and those of the patient, we should uphold our personal and professional ethical standards. We should find someone to guide us through our conflict to find a solution that will not compromise our own
Subsequently, my understanding of Quality nursing care was for health professionals to abide by the national care standard of dignity, privacy, choice, safety, realising potential, equality and diversity when delivering care. Additionally, my understanding about quality nursing care was showing unconditional positive regard to patients, not being judgemental towards people, being empathetic and congruent professional when providing
Professionalism in the workplace in many professions can be simplified into general categories such as neat appearance, interaction with clients, punctuality, general subject knowledge, and likability. In nursing, professionalism encompasses a much more broad and inclusive set of criteria than any other profession. Nurses specifically are held to a higher standard in nearly every part of their job. Nurses are not only expected to uphold what it seen as professional in the aforementioned categories, but they are also expected to promote health, wellbeing, and advocate for patients, but also continually provide the highest standard of care, demonstrate exemplary subject and procedural knowledge, and abide by the Code of ethics set forth by the American Nurses Association. This Code of Ethics includes the complex moral and ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, fidelity, honesty, and integrity.
In order for nurses to practice ethically they must understand the meaning behind each professional value. The first value is human dignity. With each patient we encounter we must show them respect as individuals. It does not matter what the medical condition is, race, ethnicity, culture, religion or gender of the individual. The dignity of a person must be protected. As nurses we must respect the uniqueness of each individual we care for, as this is a fundamental right of all humans. A person with dignity feels a sense of self-worth and as nurses we must do our best to help our patients maintain that feeling of worthiness.
Within each individual are core values developed throughout life, and shaped by our personal families, cultures, traditions, and religions. Personal core values are vital because they show our beliefs regarding truth and our behavior toward others. My personal core values include integrity, empathy, and compassion. Throughout this paper, I will elaborate on my core values, give my personal beliefs of the components of the nursing metaparadigm, and the way my values and beliefs have affected my nursing care.