Personal Ethics
I am here to fulfill my cherished dream of becoming a nurse professional who lends healing hands and listening ears to the sick, old, and their family members. Right from my childhood days, I have a passion for caring others, thanks to my loving mother who ingrained in my young mind the value of having a genuine interest in the needy and looking after their needs unconditionally. Though, not a trained nurse herself, I have always seen compassion in her eyes while looking into each and every needs of my grandmother, who was bedridden for many years when I was a child. She never employed a home nurse to take care of her mother even as it was a commonly accepted norm in the society. Unconditional love and a broad-mind to understand others from their own perspectives are the two precious values that have brought me here to pursue my nursing education.
MOTIVATION: What moves me to act?
The encouragement I get from my family and friends propels me to move forward with my decision. A strong conviction and determination to make a change in the lives of patients who long for ‘true caring’ in spite of the popular state-of-the-art medical facilities guide me to chase a career in nursing. I believe that my habit of observing the world and self-reflection coupled with the insights I take from others would broaden my perspective about caring others, and in effective decision making as a professional nurse (Grace, 2014, p.87). The fact that nursing is a value-focused job, and the satisfaction associated with helping others recover is my prime motivating factor. At the same time, my goal of developing competence to excel in the profession is strictly based on my learning outcome which continues to motivate me to concentrate on my studies.
INSPIRATION: What keeps me in motion?
I still remember the gloomy face of my grandmother, when she was unable to manage her own affairs, at having to disturb my busy mother to help her. No doubt, innumerable such grandmothers with tearful eyes and heavy hearts with no one by their side either to help or listen to them are my inspirations that keep me move forward. The extraordinary experience of making life easier for the patients who are left at my care gives me the energy to learn the science of healthcare. I still remember a road accident occurred near our house when I was a little one; my mother volunteered herself unconditionally to care for the injured people. There was a pregnant woman among the injured, and mom herself took her to the hospital. Unconditional help for the needy is the most important life lesson my mother taught me through many such incidents. This realistic and most achievable core value always inspires me to become kind-hearted nurse (Martin, J., McCormack, B., Fitzsimons, D., and Spirig, 2014, p.4).
LOYALTY: Whom do I serve?
I crave to serve the sick and the old not from the perspective of a professional nurse, but a human being who understands their heart. I would like to be a source of comfort to their family members as well. I can clearly see that the patients requiring the help of nurses are not a mere bundle of flesh and bones. They indeed do have spiritual and emotional needs. Therefore, I would not do justice to my profession unless I serve them by significantly contributing to the development of their spirit and emotion. This requires me to spend a lot of time listening to them and understanding their emotional needs. Also, while serving in a healthcare institution, I am determined to serve the organization with utmost loyalty, perfectly balancing both my professional and organizational loyalties (Nagelkerk, 2006, p.74).
References
Grace, P. J. (2014). Nursing Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Advanced Practice. Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Martin, J., McCormack, B., Fitzsimons, D., and Spirig, R. (2014). The importance of inspiring a shared vision. International Practice Development Journal, 4(2).
Nagelkerk, J. (2006). Leadership and Nursing Care Management. Philadelphia:Saunders
