Ethics Paper
Personal Ethics
Introduction
A scientific device that is used to show or give geographical direction can be termed as compass. From the above definition, a moral compass is anything that guides or gives direction in an individual’s decision making process that is strictly based on true virtues or morals. Professional moral compass implies that there are standards of moral or virtues that entail a particular profession. Although some professional morals are learned or acquired, there are the in-born morals that exist in each individual’s life, which are referred to as the conscience. The individual conscience can be developed and will guide a person’s life on what is right or wrong (Butts & Rich, 2005).
Personal, Cultural, and Spiritual Values
Values are a set of beliefs that define worth of an idea, attitude, object, or behavior that set standards and influence behavior. Values are what we live for and what we live by (Wikipedia, 2008). There are many values that have cultivated my nursing practice. Some of my personal values include hard work, kindness and punctuality. For me, committing to and applying values releases fresh energies, which bring about success, achievement, and well-being. My cultural and spiritual values are intertwined. These values identify what is good, right, fair and just. I believe some of the most important goals in my culture are belief in God, success, power, wealth and prestige. I believe we as individuals must have determination, willpower, and confidence in ourselves to attain these values. I don’t believe in getting something from doing nothing. Success comes with a price and by putting God first. My spiritual walk is very intimate for me. My life is centered on God. He is the reason of my existence.
Professional Values
The role of a professional is to be conscientious through your actions, knowledgeable in your field, and responsible to self and others. As a professional nurse I take my role seriously. Armed with a set of...
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