DC: Professionalism
DC-04: Professional Ethics
No.
Competency Item
NAC
DEV
COM
DTE
EXC
DC-04-01
Demonstrate knowledge and application of the Code of Ethics.
DC-04-02
Demonstrate ability to identify own personal values and beliefs.
DC-04-03
Demonstrate ability to identify the impact that health care, technology, and society have in relation to ethical dilemmas.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to identify the impact of a variety of areas on nursing practice:
DC-04-04
client choice
DC-04-05
client well being
DC-04-06
cultural beliefs
DC-04-07
honesty and fairness
DC-04-08
maintaining commitments
DC-04-09
privacy and confidentiality
DC-04-10
religious beliefs
DC-04-11
respect for life
DC-04-12
social determinants of health.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to act as an advocate for and empower clients and families by ensuring:
DC-04-13
confidentiality
DC-04-14
sensitivity
DC-04-15
commitment
DC-04-16
critical thinking
DC-04-17
clinical judgment
DC-04-18
accountability.
DC-04-19
Demonstrate ability to seek assistance as appropriate, when ethical conflicts cannot be resolved.
DC-04-20
Demonstrate ability to maintain therapeutic client-nurse relationships.