Organization of a person's values along a continuum of relative importance.
Value System
Method of inquiry that help people to understand the morality of human behavior.
Ethics
Ethics as applied to human life or health.
Bioethics
Denotes what is right or wrong in conduct, character, attitude and what individuals would do to live together in a society.
Morality or Morals
Ethical issues that occur in nursing practice.
Nursing Ethics
Personal Values
Family Unity, Self-worth, Religion, Honesty, Fairness, Love
Values that are acquired during socialization in their respect professions.
Professional Values
What are the five values essential for the professional nurse.
Altruism, Autonomy, Human Dignity, Integrity, Social Justice
Nurse's concern for the welfare and well-being of others.
Altruism
Right to self determination, nurse respects patients rights to make decision for their healthcare.
Autonomy
Respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and populations. Nurse values and respects patients and colleagues.
Human Dignity
Acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and accepted standards of practice. Nurse is honest and provides care based on an ethical framework that is accepted within the profession.
Integrity
Upholding moral, legal, and humanistic principles. Nurse works to ensure equal treatment under the law and equal access to quality healthcare.
Social Justice
Four important values of nursing by Jean Watson.
Strong commitment to service, Belief in the dignity and worth of each person, Commitment to education, Professional Autonomy