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DEFINITIONS
Value
Ethic
Moral
Code of Ethics
A set of principles that reflect the primary goals, values, and obligations
of the profession. The framework for making ethical decisions. May
exceed legal requirements.
Ethical Theory:
Utilitarian:
Deontology:
Principle Based
Approach:
Autonomy:
Non-Malfeasance:
Beneficence:
Justice:
Fidelity:
Ethical Dilemma:
Ethical Distress:
Feminist Ethics:
note that values clarification can be a difficult task. Chitty (2005) developed suggestions to assess
the significance of different values and a persons willingness to act on the value. Use of these
questions may help you in determining the values importance to you:
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--adapted from Uustal, D. B. (1993) as cited in Chitty, K. K. (2005). Professional nursing: Concepts and challenges (4th ed., pp. 228-229). St.
Louis: Elsevier.
Below is a list of personal values many people consider to be important to their lives. Consider
each value carefully, adding more if you like, then rate each one on its degree of importance to
you at this time in your life. Submit completed form to the assigned Bb drop area by due date
posted on course calendar. Use the scale below:
SCALE:
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Moderately important to me
4.
Very important to me
5.
Essential to me
_4__ Justice:
_4__ Altruism:
__3_ Recognition:
Being made to feel significant and important; being given special notice or
attention.
_3__ Pleasure:
__5_ Wisdom:
judgment.
_5__ Honesty:
_4__ Achievement:
__5_ Autonomy:
__3_ Wealth:
__5_ Security: Always having enough money to pay the bills and afford basic creature comforts.
__2_ Power :
__5_ Morality:
__5_ Love:
__3_ Aesthetics:
_4__ Health:
__4_ Skill:
_4__ Emotional
Well Being:
__4_ Knowledge:
__5_ Spirituality:
__5_ Loyalty:
_5_ Family:
__4_ Friendship:
_2__ Creativity:
OTHERS:
Make it a point to find a way to honor your 4s and 5s in your personal and professional life. Repeat
this exercise every 5-10 years and make sure your career is keeping up with your personal growth!