Name of the subject-

Community health nursing

Name of the topic-Codes of

Ethics
Name of the group-A.N.M First year
Size of the group-60
Venue-A.N.M First year
Time-11-12
Duration-1hr
Name of the practice teacher- Monika
Awasthi

Method of teaching-Lecture cum discussion

A.V. AIDS -Black board,
Previous knowledge of the student:-The students have some knowledge about Family.

General Objective:- Attend of the session, students will be-

 Acquire knowledge Regarding topic

 Develop positive attitude
 Apply the strategies in practical life
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OBJECTIVE LEARNING USED
ACTIVITY
1min The students will able to
Lecture cum
Self introduction explanation
discussion

1min introduction --

Code is a
collection Lecture cum
explanation ----

of laws discussion

or a --

system of
rules and
regulation.
In
the context
of a code
adopted by
a
profession
or by a
governmen
tal or
quasi-
governmen
tal
organizatio
n
to regulate
that
profession.
Code is a
collection
of laws
or a
system of
rules and
regulation.
In
the context
of a code
adopted by
a
profession
or by a
governmen
tal or
quasi-
governmen
tal
organizatio
n
to regulate
that
profession.
Code is a
collection
of laws
or a
system of
rules and
regulation.
In
the context
of a code
adopted by
a
profession
or by a
governmen
tal or
quasi-
governmen
tal
organizatio
n
to regulate
that
profession.
Code is a
collection
of laws
or a
system of
rules and
regulation.
In
the context
of a code
adopted by
a
profession
or by a
governmen
tal or
quasi-
governmen
tal
organizatio
n
to regulate
that
profession.
Code is a
collection
of laws
or a
system of
rules and
regulation.
In
the context
of a code
adopted by
a
profession
or by a
governmen
tal or
quasi-
governmen
tal
organizatio
n
to regulate
that
profession
Code is a
collection
of laws
or a
system of
rules and
regulation.
In
the context
of a code
adopted by
a
profession
or by a
governmen
tal or
quasi-
governmen
tal
organizatio
n
 to regulate
that
profession
Ethics is also known as moral philosophy which is
about morality that deals with concepts such as
good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and vice,
justice, etc. The ethics are moral principles that
govern a person's behaviour or a branch of
philosophy that addresses questions the
conducting of an activity.  Code is a collection
of laws or a system of rules and regulation. In the
context of a code adopted by a profession or by a
governmental or quasi- governmental
organization to regulate that profession.:

2min Definition According to Melanie and Evelyn, “ethics refers to explanation ------
the moral code for nursing and is based on obligation Lecture cum
to service and respect for human life”.
Ethics: discussion
What is the definition codes of
According to sister Nancy, “ethics are the rules or ethics.
principles the govern right conduct and are designed
to protect the rights of human beings”.
Code of ethics:
According to Barbara kozier, “a code of ethics is a
set of ethical principles that, According to Potter
and Perry, “a code of ethics is a set of ethical
principles that are accepted by all members of a
profession”. 
Is shared by members of a group
Reflects their moral judgments over time
Serves as a standard for their professional
actions
3min Purposes It serves as a frame work to making ethical Discussion
decisions as it provides a means of
evaluating alterna tive course of action. It
serves as a mark of professional maturity and What purpose of code of ethics
professionalism  Remind nurses of the Student understood and
special responsibility they assume when gave the answer
caring for the sick.  Outline the major ethical
consideration of the profession ethical
standards for professional behavior  Guide
the profession in self-regulation 

Informs the individuals, families, community

Uses and other professionals about expectations of
a nurse.  Identifes obligations in practice,
research and relationships.   Contributes to
quality care.   Contributes towards
empowerment of individuals to become
responsible for their health and well-being.  
Acknowledges the rightful place of Individuals

While making decision, a nurse manage

Ethical principles should consider the following ethical
principles: Auomy: What is principles of codes of ethics.

This principle states that one should do no

harm. For nurse manager , this principle can
be used for performatonnce evaluation which
emphasize the worker’s qualities and give
positive directions for their growth. Veracity:
This principle is concerned with telling truth Lecture cum
completely. Nurse managers use this
principle while giving facts about all the discussion
situations truthfully and help the employee to
take decisions. Justice: This principles states
to treat all the persons equally and fairly.
Every employee should be considered explanation ------
equally in all the situations, may it be giving
leave or holiday during the time of
competition, promotion etc. No partiality
 should be done on the part of the nurse
manager to the employees. Paternalism: This
principle allows one person to make
decisions for another when other person
lacks expertise. Nurse managers use this
principle to assist the employees in deciding
major career moves and plans. Fidelity: This
principle means to keep one’s promises or explanation ------
commitments. Nurse managers follow this
principle when they keep promises made to
the employees in the past, may it be a
promised leave, promotion etc. Respect for
others: This principles states the mutual Student
respect between two persons or in the team.
Nurse managers reinforce this principle by understood
serving as role models for the staff members
and others in the unit. The principle state and gave the
the actions to promote good. Nurse can be
prompted by this principle to encourage the answer
patient undergo extensive, painful treatment
procedures, especially if these procedures
increase both the quality and quantity of the
life of the patient. Non-malefcence:  The
autonomy addresses the personal freedom
and the right to make choices or decisions.
Informed consent is one of the examples of
autonomy. Benefcence: 

explanation ------
AMENDMENTS
CODE OF ETHICS FOR
NURSE BY  It has been revised and reaffirmed at
COMMUNITY HEALTH various times since, most recently with this
WORKERS. review and revision completed in 2006.  An
international code of ethics for nurses was
frst adopted by the International Council of WHAT IS USES OF COMMUNITY
Nurses (ICN) in 1953.  PREAMBLE: WORKERS
Nurses render health services to the Lecture cum
individual, the family and the community and
co-ordinate their services with those of discussion
related groups. THE ICN CODE : The ICN
 Code of Ethics for Nurses has four principal
elements that outline the standards of ethical
conduct.  Inherent in nursing is respect for
human rights, including cultural rights, the Lecture cum
right to life and choice, to dignity and to be
treated with respect. Nursing care is discussion
respectful of and unrestricted by
considerations of age, colour, creed, culture, explanation ------
disability or illness, gender, sexual
orientation, nationality, politics, race or social
status.   Nurses have four fundamental
responsibilities: to promote health, to prevent
illness, to restore health and to alleviate
suffering. The need for nursing is universal. 

According to the original act the function of
the council is to provide uniformity in nursing
education. This resulted in several
anomalies that have impacted the morale of
Registered Nurses in India especially those
practicing in the private sector. The last explanation ------
amendment of the act was in the year 2006.

Purposes
 PURPOSE: The code of ethics helps to
protect the rights of individuals, families and
community and also the rights of nurse. It
provides regulatory bodies a basis for
decisions regarding standards of professional
conduct.  The purpose of professional
conduct is to inform both the nurse and the WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF
society of the minimum standard for CODES OF ETHICS
Lecture cum explanation ------
professional conduct.
discussion
USES OF THE CODE : Informs the individual, families, community
and other professionals about expectations.
Identifes obligations in practice and
relationships.  Contributes to quality care.  Lecture cum
Contributes towards empowerment of
individuals to become responsible for their discussion
health and well being.  Acknowledges the
rightful place of individual in health care WHAT IS THE USE OF CODES OF
delivery system.  ETHICS

CONCLUSION: explanation ------ WHAT IS THE CONCLUSSION

CONCLUSION:
The ethics of professional nursing center on
the care of the patient. The nurse, in ethical
practice, develops a relationship with the Lecture cum
patient. This practice complements the ethics
and subsequent actions of the physicians, discussion
whose ethics focus on the treatment of the
illness or condition of the patient.