1 Ethical codes guiding nursing practices in healthcare setting Students name Institution Course Instructor Date 2 Ethical codes guiding nursing practices in healthcare setting Part I American Nurses Association Code of Ethics I will examine the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nursеs, Provision 4 provision. The highlights of the American Nurses Association's ethical guidelines on the professionality among nurses in the work environments are attributes abundantly reasonable in employment and collaborating with other caregivers to give out the best quality care for the patients. I have genuinely appreciated nurses' essential role in clinical care and in creating a wider health world through this clause. The ethical duty of nurses to promote safety and quality extends to their responsibility to address problems in the workplace that threaten these principles. The role of nurses is more elaborated on in this provision for not only taking care of patients but also among fellow workmates so that fair and equitable treatment is shown to all. Application of the expected ethical principles to my career will have a positive impact on both my patients and my fellow healthcare givers. It might entail speaking up when I observe circumstances that could jeopardize a patient's safety or contravene ethical principle standards. This encompasses cooperating among fellow Health caregivers. In a place where patients have conducive environments and exquisite services, the best results are accrued to caregivers and the patients. The professionalism in the healthcare setting will also gain its utmost respect in general regarding the service. In addition, I will apply the content of provision 4 of the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics in my future nursing practice. Ethical integrity in the nursing profession will help uphold the patient's data security, confidentiality, and privacy. Fostering awareness among patients and my fellow nurses will reduce misinformation among patients and caregivers (Black, 2019). 3 Part II Purpose and Target Audience of Each Code The American Nurses Association's code of ethics emphasizes professional practices among registered nurses to align with the laid down ethical standards among nurses. This applies in a variety of hеalthcarе contexts, including but not limited to inpatient or outpatient, direct carе nursing roles, educational positions in nursing and hеalth professions schools, Rеsеarch projects, and policy contribution. By contrast, the National Students Nurses’ Association has written a separate United States Code of Ethics for nursing students (Feeg et al., 2020). National Students Nurses’ Association has offered nursing students a way to accustom themselves to the healthcare setting so that their preparation for the Registered Nurse status can be adequate. However, the International Council of Nurses Code is global in scope and applicable regardless of location, educational preparation, or practice setting. The code stipulates the responsibilities of nurses and the sensitive matters they are in the healthcare setting. Addressing Health Disparities and Social Justice The three codes of ethics emphasize addressing health disparities and social justice within nursing practice. This imperative is acknowledged in provision eight of the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, which underscores the nurse's role in promoting health and social justice. To foster equality in service delivery to individuals of all ethnical group, coordination among the caregivers and interpreters are necessary. By including more healthcare from diverse parts of origin, the aspect of smoothness in service delivery will emerge, and with quick service delivery, the mortality rate will reduce. Equally, in the National Students Nurses’ Association Code of Ethics, provision one reinforces social justice and the student nurse's commitment to caring without prejudice. It fosters that spirit of social justice in thе student nursеs, as evidenced 4 by having them work with low-income neighbors for community outreach programs. The emphasis on upholding human rights for all individuals and from all diverse communities has been well stipulated in the International Council of Nurse's ethical standards. The focus is more on upholding professionalism and making healthcare services affordable. Improving living conditions among individuals from highly populated areas, for example, slums, good drainage, and access to clean water, are essential to adjust to better health among the dwellers. Also, more to them. Resources should be channeled to these communities so that health services can be easily accessible. These codes substantiate the ethical imperative of equity and justice in nursing, irrespective of practice type or setting (Beykmirza et al., 2022). Professional growth guidance As I evolve from student nurse to Registered Nurse and seek to be a global steward for nursing and health, the three codes will shape my professional growth. In my schooling, the National Students Nurses’ Association Code of Ethics will be a starting point for ethics and shape me into an empathetic and fair nurse. The code will give me highlights on how to offer the best care to those in need without any bias of any kind. From a global perspective, I have to offer the best stewardship services to all individuals from all corners of the world, more so, the vulnerable communities subjected to poor healthcare services. 5 References Beykmirza, R., Nikfarid, L., Negarandeh, R., Sarkhani, N., & Moradi Cherati, M. (2022). Development and validation of an instrument to measure pediatric nurses’ adherence to ethical codes. BMC Medical Ethics, 23(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-022-00753-4 Black, B. (2019). Professional Nursing E-Book: Concepts & Challenges. In Google Books. Elsevier Health Sciences. https://books.google.co.ke/books?hl=en&lr=&id=J1GfDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA341 &dq=the+ANA+Code+of+Ethics Feeg, V. D., Mancino, D. J., Rushton, C. H., Waligora Mendez, K. J., & Baierlein, J. (2020). Ethical Dilemmas for Nursing Students and Faculty. Nursing Education Perspectives, Publish Ahead of Print. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nep.0000000000000730
