Personal Ethical Statement

PERSONAL ETHICAL STATEMENT 2 L. E. S. is more My ethical perspective on humankind, and our moral obligation to it, is “L. E. S. is more”. I have created this statement for myself using an acronym to depict those values in life which represent to me our meaning and purpose while in existence with each other. Each of these characteristics has a very specific, yet integrated relationship with the others to encompass my belief in our life responsibility. As I describe each of these components in this equation of humanity, the “L. E. S. is more” theory
Our ability to succeed, in most aspects of life, is derived from a form of self- esteem. We begin to derive our confidences by feeling achievement of a specific endeavor. Yet, some lack the motivation or belief within themselves that they will accomplish a task they have undertaken. As a partner in mankind, we have a moral obligation to each other to encourage the abilities, strengths, and risks for honest benefit of another human being. While recognizing our weaknesses, we still have the chance to take the utmost advantages of gifts and talents we have been blessed with to further our futures. Verbal affirmations and personal recognition of individuals, and their successes can only fuel the fires of production. An argument for some may lie in the belief that personal recognition is viewed as a selfish, or attention seeking behavior. Egocentric behaviors or practices can be very self-adoring however, personal recognition in the form of encouragement by another person is different. Words of excitement and motivation are often times the propellant for someone’s dreams to take flight. Support is the final component in this human equation of moral belief in our ethical responsibility to mankind. Support for another person may be displayed through communication by listening, and providing input in the form of ideas, or even statements of affirmation. Offering
While driving my son to archery practice, I pulled into the parking lot and immediately saw two people standing over the form of a young man lying on the pavement. As a nurse, I felt compelled to know the circumstances of this odd situation, or if I might be of some assistance. I approached the two individuals, a man and a woman, and proceeded to ask what was going on. The man had just initiated a call to 911 as I looked down at the man lying on his back on the ground with his eyes closed. He appeared to be a very casually dressed, young man of about 27 years old. More importantly, he appeared to be barely breathing. I quickly knelt down on the cold, wet pavement to do a further assessment. Lifting back his eyelids, I could see the pinpoint size of his pupils; a tell- tale indicator to healthcare workers as opioid overdose. Opioids overdose can lead to death by causing respiratory depression, and eventually respiratory arrest. The risk of exposure to health dangers crossed my mind, but briefly. With more than a concern for my personal safety, I spared no time in beginning CPR with mouth to mouth rescue breathing, and chest compressions as his heart stopped beating as well. I was by myself performing CPR while the other two people had left the scene of the incident. Worried and exhausted, I continued CPR awaiting emergency crews to arrive on scene. Police, then