INTEGRATING CHRISTIAN VALUES INTO NURSING ETHICS
MENGINTEGRASIKAN NILAI-NILAI KEKRISTENAN DALAM ETIKA KEPERAWATAN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36526/santhet.v9i4.5781Keywords:
Moral integrity, Holistic care, Compassion,Christian values, Nursing ethicsAbstract
This article aims to examine in depth how Christian values can be integrated into nursing ethics in professional practice. In the world of nursing that continues to develop and faces various moral dilemmas, the role of spiritual and religious values is becoming increasingly important, especially values derived from Christian teachings. Values such as love, humility, justice, respect for human dignity, and selfless service are integral parts of Christianity that are in line with ethical principles in nursing. With a qualitative approach through a literature review from various reliable sources, this article identifies a strong relationship between the moral principles of Christianity and the principles of professional nursing ethics. The results of the study indicate that nurses who internalize and apply Christian values in their practice will have higher ethical sensitivity, deep moral reflection skills, and more compassionate and holistic services. These findings underline the importance of faith-based continuing education and development for nursing staff, so that they can provide health services that are not only professional, but also spiritually meaningful
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