Values

                         VALUES

Values and ethics are inherent in all nursing acts.

       A value is a strong personal belief ;an idea ( a standard of perfection) that a person strives to uphold. Your values reflect cultural and social influence, relationship and personal needs. Vary among people and develop and change over time.

Definition

Values are enduring beliefs or attitudes about the worth of a person,idea or actions . They are important because they influence decision and actions, including nurses ethical decision making.

Values underlie all moral dilemmas, though, not all values are moral values . People values about work, family, religion, politics, many and relationships.

Values influence decision and actions such as nurses ethical decision making . Beliefs or attitudes about the worth of a person, object, idea or action.

Professional Values

They provide the foundation for nursing practice and guide the nurses interaction with patients; colleagues and public.