Setting personal boundaries is essential in nursing for several reasons: - Patient Safety: Boundaries help ensure that patients receive care that is professional and free from personal bias. - Professional Integrity: Maintaining boundaries preserves the nurse's professional integrity and promotes trust in the nurse-patient relationship. - Emotional Well-Being: Boundaries protect the emotional well-being of both nurses and patients, preventing burnout and emotional fatigue. - Legal and Ethical Standards: Adhering to boundaries helps comply with legal and ethical standards, reducing the risk of professional misconduct.
