Autonomy and altruism are two core values that guide the nursing profession. Autonomy refers to the nurse's ability to make independent decisions about patient care, while altruism refers to the nurse's concern for the welfare of others. These values support global health and equity because they allow nurses to provide high-quality care to patients in any setting or socioeconomic status. This paper will cover professional values, professional strengths, and areas for improvement as a reflection.

Professional Values

Autonomy allows nurses to make decisions in their patients' best

interests, while altruism ensures that nurses place the patient's interests

first. These values help create a nursing profession focused on global

health and equity. The first value, autonomy, support global health

because it allows nurses to make decisions about patient care without

interference from anyone else. This means that nurses can tailor their

care to each patient's needs, which is essential for providing high-quality

care. The second value, altruism, supports global health because it

ensures that nurses always honor their patient's wishes, even if it means

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