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A 4 page essay/research paper that contrasts and compares two tenets from the American Nurse Association ethical code and the one formulated for students by the University of Phoenix. The writer argues that the sentiment behind the codes is identical and promotes acceptance of diversity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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dilemmas arise. Likewise, educational institutions also generally formulate guides for student behavior that explicitly indicate the institutions expectations in regards to student conduct. Examination of the American Nurse Association (ANA)
ethical code and the listing of Student Responsibility created by the University of Phoenix (UP) shows that these two ethical guides have much in common. For example, consider the second
student responsibility listed by the UP, which states that student should "Recognize and embrace the diverse contributions of fellow students, faculty members, and staff in creating an environment embodied
in the principles of mutual respect and acceptance of difference" (CSR, 2004). The sentiment expressed in this statement is very similar to the one expressed in the first statement of
the ANA code. "The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or
economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of the health problems" (CEN, 2001). In both instances, these guidelines clearly indicate that a foundational tenet to ethical behavior is to disregard
differences in race, gender, social status, religion, etc. and simply look on one another as fellow human beings. This sounds simple, but, in reality, it is not easy, particularly
for nurses who come into intimate contact with clients from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Ott, Al-Khadhuri and Al-Junaibi (2003) report that every human culture has its own "generic, folk
and indigenous care knowledge and practices" (p. 227). Health care practices can, therefore, reflect, religion, culture, and/or geographic location (Ott, Al-Khadhuri and Al-Junaibi, 2003). Consequently, it is necessary for nurses
to have a broad knowledge of other cultures in order to offer ethically sound, high quality, professional care. Otherwise, it is far too easy for misunderstandings to inadvertently develop, leading
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