How My Nursing Practice Parallels the Code of Ethics
Over 30 years ago I made a solemn pledge that my nursing practice would do
not harm to a patient or give any harmful. My standard of practice would have
high standards, be ethically moral and dignified. I would abstain from bad or
immoral behavior and not shame to the nursing profession . Patients would know
that all matters discussed with me would be held in confidence. I pledged to
devote myself to those in my care. I would assist a physician and render
compassionate comforting care. Florence Nightingale Pledge (1983).
I would say that my nursing practice has always been a pledge to patients and
has run parallel to the Code of Ethics in Nursing. I have provided compassionate
respectful care while protecting and keeping a patients dignity and individuality.
Regardless of my patients lifestyle I have endeavored to show respect patients
regardless of their social, economic status or nature of their health problems.
Working as a public health nurse with substance exposed children, their parents
and families I provided nonjudgmental and professional care while advocating
for children.
As a nursing intravenous supervisor I worked with patients with AIDS and
HIV patients their privacy, dignity and confidentiality was kept at all times.
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Currently working as a team leader I have been guided by The Code
Of Ethics and have ethical responsibilities to patients of various cultures
also working within a military environment. Several obligations come
to mind while working with patients: working within the scope of my
practice and state license, working within the framework...