Quick Notes:
ELO A
Ethics protect us as nurses
Society can influence ethics
Situations will effect decisions
Every human being has the RIGHT to life, liberty, and happiness. These are absolute rights.
Nature vs Nurture? Genetic vs Learned. The environment you grew up in can effect your values and beliefs. (EX: Pro-choice, Democrat and Republican, Religion, Etc.)
ELO B
Autonomy- Nurse can not make decisions for the patient. Try to remain transparent to the patient so the are active in their health and healing process. The patient has the right to be informed on what is going on with their body.
Do no harm and provide high quality of care.
ELO C
Code of Ethics
The National Federation of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (NFLPN) has developed national code.
Function within the scope of practices.
ELO D
Conflicts
ELO E
Scenarios
