Nursing Code of Ethics

The nursing Code of Ethics sets the ethical benchmark for the profession, guiding nurses in ethical analysis and decision-making at the clinical, organizational, and societal levels.

According to this code, nurses must show compassion and respect to patients, their families, and their communities.

They should commit to the patient by putting the patient's needs first.

Additionally, nurses must advocate protecting patients' rights, health, and safety.

The Code emphasizes nurses' professional autonomy by embracing authority, accountability, and responsibility in their practice.

Nurses must ensure physical, mental, and personal safety, also personal and professional development.

They should also strive to improve the ethical work environment for safe and quality healthcare, through individual and collective efforts.

Additionally, nurses should perform research and scholarly inquiry, help develop professional standards and participate in nursing and health policymaking for  professional advancement.

Nurses must unite with other professionals and the public to protect human rights and promote health diplomacy and equality.

Finally, the nursing profession must communicate its values, maintain integrity, and incorporate social justice into nursing and health policy.