Duazary (Jan 2018)

Ethical responsibility of the nursing educator in the promotion of the quality of life of university students

  • Tatiana González-Noguera,
  • Berta Guevara-Rumbos

DOI
https://doi.org/10.21676/2389783X.2102
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 1
pp. 87 – 93

Abstract

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The central interest of this document is to reflect on the ethical responsibility of the nursing educator in the promotion of the health and quality of life of university students, taking into account that nursing is considered a profession that benefits the people which has a close relationship with. To promote a good health in students is a task that implies ethical duties for society, institutions of higher education, of health and essentially for nursing. A nursing professsional is indispensable to produce changes in the lifestyles of the students through the rights and ethical duties that emanate from dignity and that is essential in the education of the youngest. As university educators we must accept the responsibility of promoting healthy lifestyles that protect the health of students and therefore the quality of life of them as future integral professionals.

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