ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses 2025 Provision 1: The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person. 1.1 Respect for Human Dignity This part of Provision 1 views human dignity as a fundamental principle which underlies all nursing practice. All patients deserve dignity and respect. "The nurse is additionally committed to creating and sustaining an ethical environment where the nurse-patient relationship can flourish" (ANA, 2025, p.1). So much of what we do as nurses is to support our patients in this environment where patients are capable of flourishing or growing. As nurses, we are taught to respect everyone regardless of their background, gender, race, socioeconomic class, political affiliation etc. The ANA also speaks about allyship in this Provision. Allyship is an ethical duty that requires inten...
I am very excited to present a guest blog written by a dear colleague. Today's guest blog author is Dr. Darci McCall . We met through, our involvement with, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). We bonded early on through our love of ethics and nursing education. BIO for Darci McCall, PhD, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CNE Darci McCall, PhD, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CNE, is a Clinical Professor of Nursing at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. She has taught in both prelicensure and RN-BS programs, drawing on experience from the classroom, clinical practice, simulation, and online learning. In her current role, she teaches courses on leadership, healthcare technology, and vulnerable populations. Her interests include the ethical and thoughtful use of artificial intelligence in nursing education and supporting meaningful learning that fosters both personal and professional growth. Teaching for the Future: The Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nursing Education...
Copyrighted by Mary Ann Siciliano McLaughlin Ed.D., RN, 2017 PILLAR I: ALTRUISM 1. Altruism is "a concern for the welfare and well-being of others." This concern and advocacy includes not only patients, but also other nurses and health care providers (AACN, 2008). Under altruism, the students need to understand that they need to be concerned with the welfare of others including their patients. I also view altruism, as a concept, where the students really learn to advocate for their patients needs and issues. I feel this comprises a large part of their duties as a professional nurse. However, this pillar of altruism also includes concern for the fellow nurses and health care providers working alongside them. The most wonderful part of being a nurse, I feel, is how we get to care holistically for our patients and their families. Nurses do not just take care of isolated problems for patients. Rather, nurses look at the entir...
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