Adopting professional values.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Ethics
• Patient-Centered Care
• Professional Values

Background:

• Nurses frequently encounter patients with vulnerable circumstances or unconventional lifestyles.
• Societal judgments can impact patient care if not managed.
• Self-awareness of personal values is crucial for nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To emphasize the importance of nurses' self-awareness regarding personal values, beliefs, and attitudes.
• To highlight the necessity of avoiding the imposition of personal values onto patients.
• To underscore the adoption of professional workplace values in nursing.

Main Methods:

• This study is a conceptual analysis and ethical discussion.
• It reviews principles of nursing ethics and professional conduct.
• It synthesizes literature on values, beliefs, and attitudes in healthcare.

Main Results:

• Nurses' personal values can influence patient interactions.
• Unexamined biases can lead to non-therapeutic patient care.
• Professional values provide a framework for ethical decision-making.

Conclusions:

• Nurses must cultivate self-awareness to provide equitable care.
• Adherence to professional nursing values is paramount for patient well-being.
• Ethical nursing practice requires the integration of personal and professional values.