The ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses.

An international code of ethics for nurses was first adopted by the

International Council of Nurses (ICN) in 1953. It has been revised

and reaffirmed at various times since, most recently with this

review and revision completed in 2005.

PREAMBLE

Nurses have four fundamental responsibilities : to promote health, to

prevent illness, to restore health and to alleviate suffering. The need

for nursing is universal.

Inherent in nursing is respect for human rights, including cultural

rights, the right to life and choice, to dignity and to be treated with

respect. Nursing care is respectful of and unrestricted by consider-

ations of age, colour, creed, culture, disability or illness, gender,

sexual orientation, nationality, politics, race or social status.

Nurses render health services to the individual, the family and the

community and co-ordinate their services with those of related

groups.

Pathway to Professionalism Nursing

Nursing is often referred to as young profession. However, for decades, professionalism in Nursing has been subjected to discussion among nurse, other health care professionals and the society.  Generally, in the eyes of layman, nursing seems to be limited to just bedside care and so the image of professionalism in nursing has not been established properly in health care environment or in society. However, as career opportunities in nursing have grown people are realizing the importance of the nursing profession. Therefore, professionalism in nursing is the need of the hour. 

We can distinguish between a profession and an occupation as follows

Basic Human Needs.

1. breathe normally
2. eat and drink adequately
3. eliminate body wastes
4. move and maintain desirable postures
5. sleep and rest
6. select suitable clothes—dress and undress
7. maintain body temperature within normal range by adjusting clothing and modifying the environment
8. keep the body clean and well groomed and protect the integument
9. avoid dangers in the environment and avoid injuring others
10. communicate with others in expressing emotions, needs, fears, or opinions
11. worship according to one’s faith
12. work in such a way that there is a sense of accomplishment
13. play or participate in various forms of recreation
14. learn, discover, or satisfy the curiosity that leads to normal development and health and use the available       health  facilities.

Patient and hospital.

PATIENT

A patient is any person , who receives medical attention , care or treatment. The person is most often ill or injured and in need of treatment by physician or other health professional

THE PATIENT’ BILL OF RIGHT

1. The patient has the right to considerate and respectful care.
2. Complete current information concerning his diagnosis , treatment and prognosis in terms the patient can be reasonably expected understand.When it is not medically advisable, to give such information should be made available , to an appropriate person in his behalf.
3.  Information necessary to give informed consent prior to start of any procedure and treatment except in emergencies.
4. The patient has the right to refuse treatment to the extent permitted by low.
5. Has to right to know information about the qualifications , names and title of personal , responsible for providing their health care.
6. Patient has right to privacy during interview examination and treatment.
7. Patient has right to appropriate instruction or education from health care personal, so that they can achieve optimal level of wellness and an understanding , of their basic needs.
8. Confidentiality of all records and all communication ,written or oral between patient and health care provides.
9. Explanation ones hospital bill.
10.  Above all , patient has the right to be fully informed as to all their rights in all health care settings.

Professional etiquettes of Nurses.

Etiquette is a code of good manners that a nurse should follow. The nurse is an important member of the health team that must work in co-operation and harmony for the care of the sick. For a smooth functioning and a good interpersonal relationship. You as a nurse should follow certain essential good manners.

Profile of the registered Nurse.

At the completion of the general nursing course the will function in the roles of,

Health care promoter, Health care giver and Health care facilitator

1.      Be committed to health teaching and health promotion.
2.       .  Be sensitive to the health care patterns of various cultural groups in the country
3.       .  Be skilled in working with groups in the community to assist them in making health deacons.
4.          Be recognize the components of primary health care and the level of prevention.
5.          Be a leader in the promotion of health as a nurse and as a citizen.
6.      Be a competent to identifying health problems and inappropriate referral in necessary.
7.       Be a skilled in counseling patient, relatives and community groups

General Nursing Curriculum Philosophy.

Philosophy

The Purpose of the nursing program is to prepare students to enter into the evolving healthcare
system as competent, safe general practitioners. Nursing education is concerned with four major
elements: client, environment, health and nursing.
Client- The client is the focus of nursing practice. Client includes individuals, families, groups and
communities throughout their lifespan. Elements that comprise person are physiologic,
psychologic, socio-cultural, Developmental, and spiritual.
Environment- The environment includes internal and external physical, chemical, biological,
socio-cultural and spiritual factors, which support or threatens the person’s ability to maintain
homeostasis.
Health- Health is a dynamic state in a person’s lifecycle, involving varying degrees of
independence and interdependence. It is conceived as a continuum that extends from optimal well
being at one end through illness to death at the opposite end.
Nursing- The function of nursing is to help individuals gain and maintain optimal levels of health
or to die with dignity. Where health is not attainable, the nurse provides support during the dying
process. The scope of practice for any member of this discipline is determined by the legal and
educational standards for the specific level of practice. Guided by the American Nurses
Association Code of Ethics, and the State of Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Act. Faculty
recognizes that nursing is an art and science. Nurses include those individuals who are licensed as

practical nurses or registered nurses.

Fundamental of Nursing.

                      

1. General Nursing Curriculum Philosophy.

2. Profile of the registered Nurse.

3. Professional etiquette of Nurses.

4. Patient and hospital.

5. Basic Human Needs.

6. Developed skills in protecting patient from hazards and infection.

7. Communication.

8. Patient's comfort.

9. Personal hygiene.

10. Respiration.

11. Body temperature.

12. Pulse and blood pressure.

13. Elimination.

14. Admission of a patient to hospital. 

15. Administration of drugs.

16. Blood transfusion.

17. Asepsis and sterilization.

18. Rest and sleep

19. Care of the patient with chronic illness

20. Care of the patient with convulsion

21. Care of the patient with unconscious patients

22. Geriatric Nursing.

23. Sadness and death.

24. Nursing process.