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In this episode of All One Nurse, Nurse Shenell Thompkins explores the important topic of the nursing code of ethics and its role in guiding nurses through ethical dilemmas in patient care. She discusses the 2025 updates and outlines the four main principles of the code: patient autonomy, beneficence, justice, and non-maleficence. Shenell shares her personal insights and experiences, emphasizing the importance of compassionate care and patient advocacy.

The episode highlights the need for individualized care and an understanding of social determinants of health, as well as the challenges that nurses face in their profession. Shenell encourages continuous education and community engagement among nurses and commends them for their choice to pursue this noble profession.

Takeaways

• Nurses frequently encounter ethical dilemmas in their practice.


• The nursing code of ethics is essential for compassionate care.


• Patient autonomy allows individuals to make their own healthcare decisions.


• Beneficence promotes the well-being of patients.


• Justice ensures fair treatment for all patients.


• Non-maleficence means to do no harm, intentionally or unintentionally.


• Personal experiences shape our understanding of ethical care.


• Listening to patients is crucial for effective advocacy.


• Social determinants of health impact patient outcomes.


• Ongoing education is vital for ethical nursing practice.

Links mentioned in this episode include the following: Nurse.org, What is the Nursing Code of Ethics? | 2025

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