Influences to nursing

Social need
Role of women
Spirituality
Religion

Principles of ethics

Beneficence
Nonmalfiesence
Justice
Veracity
Confidentiality

How is a profession defined?

Autonomy
Grounded in science
Practical application
Specialized education
Responds to public interest
Orderly

Barriers to ethical practice

Organization
High cost of insurance
Bullying/incivility
Moral distress
Access to care
No autonomy
No knowledge of ethical principles
Misplaced loyalty

Name morally important traits/values when practicing ethics

Compassion
Trustworthiness
Integrity
Discernment
Virtue

How are values developed?

Culture
Beliefs
Traditions
Faith

Logic
Society