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Ethical Truths in the Discipline of Nursing
1Professor Doctoral Programs, School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, USA.
Abstract:
There are different paradigms in the discipline of nursing that contain theories that guide the practice, research, and education for members of the discipline. Each paradigm and nursing theory espouses ethical truths differently. The author in this article introduces the notion of teaching the ethos of humanbecoming dignity through uncovering the abiding truths of presence, existence, trust, and worth. A suggested situational teaching-learning tool is introduced to illustrate the potential uncovering of ethical truths for students of the discipline.
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