Ethical Standards of Nursing Education
A comprehensive nursing education encompasses a variety of standards and issues involved in the practice of nursing. Among these, the ethical standards of nursing aim to provide nursing students with an ethical framework in which to work.
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Identification
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Ethical standards of a nursing education are put into place to ensure nursing students understand proper nursing practice, including the knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgments required to safely practice in the field of nursing. According to CurrentNursing.com, the goal is the "promote, guide and direct professional nursing practice."
Respectful Environment
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When working with patients, nurses must provide an environment that respects the patient's rights, values, beliefs and customs. Regardless of the nurse's own attitudes and beliefs, the environment must protect those of the patient.
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Source of Information
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In addition to basic nursing care, nurses are also ethically required to provide patients with the medical information they need to make educated decisions regarding their medical care. Nurses should aim to answer all questions and provide all information requested by patients.
Confidentiality
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One of the most important ethical standards taught in nursing education is that nurses must hold patient's personal information in complete confidentiality. Information should only be shared with other medical professionals involved in the patient's care.
Continuing Education
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In regards to their education, nurses are also ethically responsible for maintaining their base of knowledge. As nursing practices evolve and change, nurses agree to be accountable for this continually changing information.
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