stewardship

stewardship

Refers to the expression of one's responsibility to take care, nurture and

cultivate what has been entrusted to him.

principle of stewardship

This principle is grounded in the presupposition that God has absolute Dominion over creation, and that, insofar as human beings are made in God's image and likeness, we have been given a limited Dominion over creation and are responsible for its care.

Stewardship in Nursing

Personal Stewardship

Social Stewardship

Biomedical Stewardship

types or forms of stewardship

personal stewardship

Refers to the responsible management and use of one's own resources, including time, finances, talents, and the environment. It involves making decisions that promote personal well-being and minimize harm to oneself and others.

social stewardship

Extends the concept of stewardship to broader societal and community levels. It involves the responsible management of shared resources, the promotion of social justice, and the well-being of others.

biomedical stewardship

Pertains to the responsible and ethical management of healthcare and biomedicine resources, ensuring that they are used effectively, safely, and for the benefit of patients and the greater good.

principle of totality and its integrity

This principle dictates that the well-being of a person must be taken into account

principle of double effect

1) The action performed must be morally good or indifferent.

2) The intention of the agent must be the achievement of a good effect.

3) The evil effect must be the means in achieving the good effect.

4) The good effect must be greater or at least equal, in importance with the evil effect.

formal cooperation

•refers to a deliberate and willing participation in another's morally wrong act, intending or approving of the wrongdoer's conduct

material cooperation

refers to helping someone do something wrong without intending to do so yourself. It involves assisting in the external act of wrongdoing, but not with the same intention or approval as the wrongdoer.

common good and subsidiarity

good, which refers to the well-being of the community as a whole,

guides nurses in prioritizing the needs of

the public and promoting overall health.

stewardship in nursing

- managing healthcare resources wisely,

- advocating for patients,

- maintaining ethical standards, and contributing to the overall sustainability and improvement of healthcare systems.