Code Of Ethics For Professional Nurses PDF

CODE OF ETHICS FOR PROFESSIONAL NURSES Professional programs for specialty ce i cation by the BON are SECTION 14 ARTICLE I: PREAMBLE accredited through the Nursing Specialty Ce i catio...

CODE OF ETHICS FOR PROFESSIONAL NURSES Professional programs for specialty ce i cation by the BON are SECTION 14 ARTICLE I: PREAMBLE accredited through the Nursing Specialty Ce i cation Council Be conscious of their obligations, and be involved in community SECTION 1 (NSCC) concerns Health is a fundamental right of eve individual; the prima Be equipped with knowledge of health resources within the responsibility is to prese e health at all costs. SECTION 8 community is responsibility encompasses promotion of health, prevention of Registered Nurses are the advocates of the patients Take active roles in prima health care illness, alleviation of su ering, and restoration of health (when the Respect the Patient’s Bill of Rights foregoing are not possible, assistance towards a peaceful death shall Provide the patients or their families with all pe inent information ARTICLE VI: REGISTERED NURSES AND THE PROFESSION be his/her obligation) SECTION 15 SECTION 2 SECTION 9 Loyalty to the profession & prese ation of its integrity are ideal Registered nurses have to gain knowledge by utilizing the Pe orm their professional duties in conformity with existing laws Compliance with the by-laws of the PNA is a lofty duty therapeutic process. No adve isements that demean the profession Commitment to continual learning and active pa icipation Cultural diversity and political and socio-economic status are Decline any gift or favor which might be interpreted as capitalizing Contribution to the improvement of the socio-economic conditions inherited factors to e ective nursing care. on patients and general welfare through appropriate legislation is a visiona SECTION 3 Not demand/receive any fee for recommending or referring a patient mission e desire for the respect provides the incentive to attain and to a physician maintain the highest possible degree of ethical conduct Not to pay any commission, fee or other compensations to the one SECTION 16 referring or recommending a patient to them for nursing care Be members of the PNA ARTICLE II: REGISTERED NURSES AND PEOPLE Avoid any abuse of the privilege relationship which exists with Strictly adhere to the nursing standards. SECTION 4. patients and of the privilege access allowed to their prope y, Pa icipate actively in the development of the nursing profession Values customs, & spiritual beliefs shall be respected residence or workplace. Secure equitable socio-economic & work conditions through Individual freedom to make decisions shall be respected appropriate legislation Personal information shall be held in strict con dence ARTICLE IV: REGISTERED NURSES AND CO-WORKERS Asse for the implementation of labor and work standards SECTION 5 SECTION 11 Consider the individuality/totality of patients when they administer e Registered Nurse maintains collegial and collaborative working ARTICLE VII: ADMINISTRATION PENALTIES, REPEALING CLAUSE & care. relationships with colleagues and other health care providers. EFFECTIVITY Respect the spiritual beliefs and practices of patients regarding diet SECTION 17 and treatment SECTION 12 e Ce i cate of Registration of Registered Nurse shall either be Uphold the rights of individuals Maintain their professional role while working revoked or suspended for violation of any provisions of this Code Take into consideration the culture and values of patients in Conform with group activities based on ethico-legal standards pursuant to Sec.2.3 (f), A. IV of R.A. No. 9173 and Sec. 23 (f), Rule providing nursing care Contribute to the professional growth and development III of Board Res. No. 425, Series of 2003, the IRR ○ However, in the event of con icts, their welfare and safety Actively pa icipate in professional organizations PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A NURSE UNDER RA 9173 must take precedence Not act in any manner prejudicial to other professions ○ Honor and safeguard the reputation and dignity of the members ✓All are independent nursing actions ARTICLE III: REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE Respect the rights of their co-workers Promotive, preventive, curative & rehab care in all health care se ice SECTION 6. Health education 1. Human life is inviolable ARTICLE V: REGISTERED NURSES, SOCIETY, AND ENVIRONMENT Utilizes nursing process 2. Quality & excellence in the care of the patients are the SECTION 13 Link of patients in di erent health care se ices goals of nursing practice e prese ation of life, respect for human rights, and promotion of a Collaboration of patient’s care for continuity of patient care 3. Accurate documentation of actions and outcomes of healthy environment shall be a commitment Train nursing students delivered care is the hallmark of nursing accountability e establishment of linkages with the public in promoting e o s to Supe ision of subordinates SECTION 7 meet health and social needs of the people is a noble concern of a Accurate recording and repo ing Guidelines to be obse ed, Registered Nurse must: RN Execution of valid doctor’s order (the only one that is dependent) R.A. No. 9173 (Philippine Nursing Act of 2002) Perineal Suturing after training ○ Board Resolution No. 425, Series of 2003 Pe orm IE if antenatal bleeding is absent and before full delive ○ Rules and Regulations Implementing the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (IRR)