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European Nursing Council Code for European nursing and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Alan J Kearns1, Thomas Kearns2
1310740Dublin City University, Ireland.
Nursing Ethics
|October 22, 2020
Summary
Nursing codes of ethics guide nurses as moral agents. Future revisions of the European Nursing Council Code should align with UN Sustainable Development Goals to advance global health equity.
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Nursing Ethics
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Nursing codes of ethics articulate values, principles, and standards for professional practice.
- Codes serve a constitutional and directional role, fostering professional discourse.
- Continuous reflection on codes is essential, particularly with new or revised versions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine nursing codes of ethics generally.
- To analyze the European Nursing Council's Code of Ethics and Conduct for European Nursing.
- To propose future directions for nursing codes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of nursing ethics codes.
- Analysis of the European Nursing Council Code using the Gaumnitz and Lere framework.
- Comparative analysis with global health initiatives.
Main Results:
- The European Nursing Council Code incorporates elements of contemporary professional ethics.
- The current code provides a foundation for ethical nursing practice.
- There is a need for enhanced alignment with broader global health objectives.
Conclusions:
- Nursing codes of ethics are vital for guiding professional conduct and values.
- The European Nursing Council Code is a robust document but can be enhanced.
- Future iterations should integrate the UN Sustainable Development Goals to promote global health and serve as a catalyst for advancement.
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