Question

Apply the code of ethics for the nurses and the moral model from nurse managers perspective

Answer 1

ANSWER :

Code of ethics for nurses ;

The code of ethics for nurses (ANA.2015) should be the starting point for any nurse faced with an ethical issue.

The first American nursing code was adopted in 1950, and it focused on character of the and the virtues that were essential to the profession.

In 1968 the focus shifted to a duty based ethical focus and in 2001 ANA code of ethics for nurses blended these duty-based ethics with a historical focus on character and virtue.

In 2015 the revised provision and interpretive statement were developed with an eye towards the future based on knowledge gained from the past.

the code of ethics for nurses has nine points that guide nurses in understanding the extent of their commitment to the patient themselves other nurses and the nursing profession.

Further provisions in the code assist nurses in that patients whether as individuals or as members of families, groups, or communities, are their first obligation and that nurses must not only ensure quality care but also protect the safety of theses patients.

Nurses and their nurse manager should ensure that the provisions of the code are incorporated into the nursing care delivery in all clinical settings.

Along with the establishing the ethical standards for discipline.

The nursing code of ethics provides a basis for ethical analysis and decision making, nurses must make decisions and implement those decisions.

providing safe, compassionate competent and ethical care.

promoting health and well-being.

promoting and respecting informed decision making.

presenting dignity.

maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

promoting justice.

being accountable.

MORAL MODEL FROM NURSE MANAGER PERSPECTIVE ;

Examine nurse practice acts including the legal difference between licenced registered nurses and licensed practice nurses that a nurse manager must know.

the moral model is best suited for complex and ambiguous situations to a nurse manager.

It is a process of options.

The moral reasoning and judgment of decision makers by nurse manager is still subjective but will likely be clearer than when no process is used.

moral model from nurse manager implemented actions.

M- MASSAGE THE DILEMMA.

O-OUTLINE THE OPTIONS.

R-REVIEW CRITERIA AND RESOLVE.

A- AFFIRM POSITION AND ACT.

L- LOOK BACK.