Code of ethics for students

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What are some code of ethics for nusing students??

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Specializes in Emergency Dept. Trauma. Pediatrics.

Could you be a little more specific of what you are looking for??? Our nursing program has like a 52 page book on what is expected of the student in all aspects.

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Yeah thats what im wanting like.....

  • Keep all patient information confidential.

  • Maintain a safe environment for the patients.

  • Treat the patients with respect and respect their choice of culture and beliefs.

  • Speak to patients in a truthful and accurate manner.

  • Being faithful and keeping your promises.

  • Give compassionate and professional care to clients.

  • Take responsibility for your own actions.

  • Attempt to improve the quality of nursing.

Protect the health, right, and safety of the patient.

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

the schools code is probably based on the ANA Nursing Code of Ethics. See their website at http://www.nursingworld.org

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code of ethics is something for the good welfare of the patients. there is no room for mistakes. but if it happens it is enough to be done only once for the health and security of the patient.

nurses and soon to be nurses:

you, we are special persons

we see the patients the most

we are willing to learn new things

prompt attention

some traits we must possess in order to be well in our responsibilities. these traits are being nurtured in time..

good communication skills

cooperating with others

helping each other

dependability

on-time

homework - done completely

confidentiality

honesty

trust worthy

consideration

patience

gentleness

attitude ( courtesy, emotional control, cheerful)

we are special persons, and doing responsibilities is our outmost care..

some common tasks:

assist with patient assesment

check and record vital signs

measure height and weight

collect specimens

assist in meeting nutritional needs

pass food trays

feeding patients

providing fresh water

assist with patients with mobility

turn and position

provide exercises

assist in ambulation

assist with personal hygiene

bathe patient

oral hygiene

dressing and grooming

assist with promotion of safety

use of gait belts

standard precautions

environmental safety

nurses and soon to be nurses need to care for themselves also for them to be able to do their task accordingly.these things are important for the proper care and nourishment of ourselves and for the good welfare of the patients as well.

proper care

dress neatly on the job

good personal hygiene ( hair and shower )

nails must be short and clean (clear)

balanced diet

7-9 hours of sleep

clean clothes everyday

no jewelry that are dangling (big)

name badge

wrist watch ( for assessing..pulse..)

pen and pad paper for note-taking

how you look.. well groomed..

total mental and emotional exhaustion (rest and relaxation)

nurses and soon to be nurses and the people out there need stress reducers to be able to cope up properly due to stress and to have a healthy social environment and well-physical, emotional, mental, spiritual growth.

talk with the supervisor

get physical exercise (30 minutes daytime)

mental exercise

devote time to your hobbies

use humor

talk with friends

read and meditate

listen to music

avois stressful situations

use community resources

.. hope this helps..:)

*dont forget to always discuss, question with the nurse you are working throughout the shift to clarify things up

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