Provisions 7 through 9 focus on the ethical duties of the nurse beyond patient encounters, including addressing social injustice through direct action in health policy development and contribute to nursing through scholarly investigation and research ( Lachman, Swanson, & Windland-Brown, September-October 2015). These principles are in line with the public health ethical principle that nursing practice should be based on justice, virtue, human rights, and building and maintaining public trust (Thomas, 2004). These ethical principles guide PHNs as advocates for human rights and client dignity. Advocacy is an important part of my practice. I have attended political events in support of equal access to neighbors and living situations. The homeless and poor are discriminated against and considered undesirable in some neighborhoods. The Home Act would not allow landlords to discriminate against applicants based on their source of income. This referendum did not pass, but we continue to defend our customers and their right to live in a neighborhood of their choice. Public health nurses should use the Code of Ethics for Nurses and the ethical principles of public health as guiding principles for their practice. Every nurse should employ ethical justice by treating clients fairly and equally, regardless of socioeconomic status. Working with and advocating for the homeless can be challenging, but it offers the opportunity to help those who are unable to help themselves. As a public health nurse, when I am faced with ethical dilemmas and need to rely on ethical principles to guide my practice and the basic principles of autonomy, non-malice, beneficence and
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