Ethics in Professional Nursing Practice

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Ethics in Professional Nursing PracticeJanie B. ButtsCHAPTER 3 81 But nurses are still reaching out towards ideals which we trust may be realized in the full-ness of time. ISABELHAMPONROBB, 1900OBJECTIVESAfter reading this chapter, the reader should be able to:1. Delineate key historical events or activities that led to the development of the ANACode of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (2001) as it is known implications for Nursing Practice based on the language changes in the2001 ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive the significance of concepts that are interwoven in the 2001 ANA Code ofEthics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements to Nursing Practice (see also Appendix A).

KEY TERMS Ethical codes Basic dignity Personal dignity Giving respect Maintaining confidentiality Having moral courage Culture Giving culturally sensitive care ASK

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