The need for nursing is universal. Inherent in nursing is respect for life, dignity and rights of man. Nursing should not be restricted by considerations of nationality, race, color, age, sex, politics, social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems. The fundamental responsibility of the nurse is four-fold: – to promote…
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People develop ethically just as they do physically, emotionally and spiritually. A nurse´s ethics grow from personal values. A nurse guided by an ethic of care will be sympathetic and able to take action on behalf of another. Professional nurses have a commitment to clients, the profession and society to provide high-quality health care. To…
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