Relativists insist that no rational morality is ever universally correct, and that moral value differs from culture to culture, and virtue ethics that morality depends on the character(s) of the person(s) involved. I once padded a time card in high school; though the effects of this were good (for me), I don't think it was an ethical choice as the intent and relative morality were both bad. 5)

The nurse I developed the deepest personal connection to had a tremendous sense of spirit, insofar as spirit is defined as a quest for and sense of personal meaning and purpose in life (Chinn & Kramer 2008). This enabled her to communicate with full openness and honesty about anything hat came to her or my mind, which helped me not only to grow as a person but to understand the importance of straightforwardness as a nurse.

Without an understanding of a patient's fears and concerns, the efficacy of care is significantly reduced, as is the quality of life. Recently, a patient with frequent minor complaints improved greatly when I took a few spare minutes every now and the to chat with her, and I believe this was definitely practicing an art.
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A lot has been said about the relationship between nurses and physicians, but there is much less scholarship regarding the interaction of nurses and orderlies. While these latter do not have any real medical training, they have become an integral part of hospital practice, and identifying the nature and limits of this relationship could greatly improve nursing practice.