Effect of Work Ethics on Nurses' Social Responsibilities

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1 Demonstrator of Nursing Administration Department, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt.

2 Professor of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.

3 Lecturer of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt.

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Background: Nurses demonstrate a robust work ethic, offering compassionate and dedicated care to everyone. Their sense of social responsibility inspires them to advocate for patients and foster community well-being. Aim: To assess the effect of work ethics on   nurses' social responsibilities at Sohag University Hospital. Research design: A descriptive correlational design. Setting: At Sohag University Hospital. Subject: A convenient sample of staff nurses (n=900). Tools: Two tools were used: Tool I: Work Ethics Questionnaire, Tool II: Social Responsibility Questionnaire. Results: There was highly statistically significant correlation( r= .685 p= .000)  between work ethics and social responsibility as reported by nurses and direct effect of work ethics on the staff nurses' social responsibility .Conclusion: There were significantly higher means of work ethics toward patients, colleagues and management and work ethics is a predicting factor of nurses' social responsibility. Recommendations: Provide continuous training programs for nurses regarding work ethics in different work settings, develop a strategy to enhance the work ethics and social responsibility through shared governance model.

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