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CODE OF

ETHICS FOR

NURSES


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LIFE PURPOSE

To promote professional

growth towards theattainment of the higheststandards of nursing.


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VISION

The caring and fortifyinglight giver committed to

providing opportunities forthe professional growth and

development of world classFilipino nurses.


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MISSION

1.Zealousy provide strategic

direction and programs thatenhance the competenciesof nurses to be globally

competitive.


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2. Passionately sustain the

quality of work life and

collegial interactions with

and among nurses.


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3. Continuously strengthen

the internal capacity and

capabilities for quality care

and services of the nurses.


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4. Enthusiastically explorepossibilities of collaboration

towards unification of

nurses.


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CORE VALUES

1. Truth/ wisdom

2. Faith/ Risk/ Vision

3. Knowledge/ Insight


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1. Integration/ wholeness

2. Service/ Vocation

3. Self-confidence

Competence


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CODE of ETHICS for NURSES

WHEREAS, the Board of Nursing (BON)has the power to promulgate a Code of

Ethics for Registered Nurses incoordination and consultation with the

accredited professional organization (Sec.

9,(g), Art III of ( Republic Act) No. 9173,known as the Philippine Nursing Act of

2002.


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WHEREAS, in the formulation of theCode of Ethics for RegisteredNurses, the Code of GoodGovernance for the Professions in

the Philippines was utilized as theprincipal basis thereof: All theprinciples under the said Code of

Ethics as they apply to the nursingprofession;


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WHEREAS, the promulgation of

the said Code as a set ofguidelines, regulations ormeasures shall be subject to

approval by the Commission

(Sec.9, Art. II of R.A. No.

9173);and


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WHEREAS, the Board, after

consultation on October 23, 2003 at

Iloilo City with the accreditedprofessional organization of registered

nurses, the Philippine NursesAssociation, Inc.(PNA), and otheraffiliate organizations of Registered

Nurses, decided to adopt a new Codeof Ethics under the afore-mentioned

new law;


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NOW, THEREFORE, the Board

hereby resolved, as it nowresolves, to promulgate thehereunder Code of Ethics for

Registered Nurses:


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PREAMBLE

ARTICLE 1


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Section 1

Health is a fundamental right

of every individual.


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The Filipino registered nurse,

believing in the worth anddignity of each human being,

recognizes the primaryresponsibility to preserve

health at all cost.


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This responsibility

encompasses promotion ofhealth, prevention of illness,

alleviation of suffering, and

restoration of health.


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However, when the foregoing

are not possible, assistancetowards a peaceful death shall

be his/her obligation.


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Section 2

To assume this responsibility,

registered nurses have to gain

knowledge and understanding ofmans cultural, social, spiritual,physiological, psychological, and

ecological aspects of illness,utilizing the therapeutic process.


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Cultural diversity and political

and socio-economic status areinherent factors to effective

nursing care.


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Section 3

The desire for the respect and

confidence of clientele, colleagues,

co-workers, and the members of thecommunity provides the incentiveto attain and maintain the highest

possible degree of ethical conduct.


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REGISTERED NURSES AND

PEOPLE

ARTICLE II


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Section 4.

Ethical Principles

1. value, customs, and spiritual

beliefs held by individuals shall

be respected.


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2. individual freedom to makerational and unconstraineddecisions shall be respected.


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3. personal information

acquired in the process ofgiving nursing care shall be

held in strict confidence.


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Section 5

Guidelines to be observed:

Registered Nurses must

A. consider the individuality and

totality of patients when theyadminister care.


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B. respect the spiritual beliefs

and practices of patientsregarding diet and treatment.

C. uphold the rights of

individuals.


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D. take into consideration the

culture and values of patientsin providing nursing care.

However, in the events of

conflicts, their welfare andsafety must take precedence.


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REGISTERED NURSES

AND PRACTICE

ARTICLE III


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SECTION 6

Ethical Principles

1. human life is inviolable

2. Quality and excellence in the

care of the patients are the goalsof nursing practice.


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3. Accurate documentation of

actions and outcomes ofdelivered care is the hallmark

of nursing accountability.


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SECTION 7


REGISTERED Nurses must


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A. know the definition and scope ofnursing practice which are in the

provisions of R.A No. 1973, known asthe Philippines Nursing Act of 2002

and Board Res. No.425, Series of2003, the Rules and Regulations

Implementing the Philippines

Nursing Act. Of 2002, (the IRR).


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B. be aware of their duties and

responsibilities in the practiceof their profession as defined

in the Philippine Nursing Act

of 2002 and the IRR.


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C. acquire and develop the

necessary competence inknowledge, skills, andattitudes to effectively render

appropriate nursing servicesthrough varied learningsituations.


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D. if they are administrators, be

responsible in providingfavorable environment for the

growth and developments of

Registered Nurses in theircharge.


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e. be cognizant that

professional programs forspecialty certification by theBON are accredited through the

Nursing Specialty Certification

Council (NSCC).


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F. see to it that quality nursing

care and practice meet theoptimum standard of safe

nursing practice.


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G. Insure that modification of

practice shall consider theprinciples of safe nursing

practice.


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H. if in position of authority in

a work environment, benormally and legally

responsible for devising asystem of minimizing

occurrences of ineffective and

unlawful nursing practice.


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I. ensure that patients records

shall be available only if they are

to be issued to those who are

professionally and directly

involved in their care and whenthey are required by law.


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SECTION 8

Ethical Principle

4. Registered Nurses are theadvocates of the patients: they

shall take appropriate steps tosafeguard their rights andprivileges.


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A. respect the Patients Bill of

Rights in the delivery of nursingcare.


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B. provide the patients or their

families with all pertinentinformation except those

which may be deemed harmfulto their well-being.


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C. uphold the patients rights

when conflict arises regardingmanagement of their care.


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SECTION 9

Ethical Principle

5. Registered Nurses are awarethat their actions have professional,ethical, moral, and legal

dimensions. They strive to performtheir work in the best interest of allconcerned.


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SECTION 10

Guidelines to be observed

REGISTERED Nurses must:


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A. perform their professional

duties in conformity withexisting laws, rules and

regulations, measures, and

generally accepted principles

of moral conduct and proper

decorum.


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B. not allow themselves to be

used in advertisements thatshould demean the image of

the profession ( i.e. incident

exposure, violation of dresscode, seductive behavior, etc.

).


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C. Decline any gift, favor or

hospitality which might beinterpreted as capitalizing on

patients.


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D. Not demand and receive any

commission, fee or emolument forrecommending or referring apatient to a physician, a co-nurse or

another health care worker, not topay any commission, fee or othercompensations to the one referring

or recommending a patient to themfor nursing care.


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E. avoid any abuse of the

privilege relationship whichexists with patients and of the

privilege access allowed totheir property, residence or

workplace.


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REGISTERED NURSES

and CO-WORKERS

ARTICLE IV


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SECTION 11

Ethical Principle

1. The Registered Nurse is in

solidarity with other members of

the healthcare team in workingfor the patients best interest.


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2. The Registered Nurses

maintains collegial andcollaborative working

relationship with colleaguesand other health care

providers.


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SECTION 12




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A. maintain their professionalrole/ identity while working

with other members of health

team.


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B.conform with group

activities as those of a healthteam should be based on

acceptable,ethico-legalstandards.


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C. Contribute to the

professional growth anddevelopment of other

members of health team.


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D. actively participate in

professional organizations.


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E. Not act in any mannerprejudicial to other

professions.

F honor and safeguard the


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F. honor and safeguard thereputation and dignity of the

members of nursing and otherprofessions; refrain from makingunfair and unwarranted comments

or criticisms on their competence,conduct and procedures; or not doanything that will brig discredit to a

colleague and to any members ofother professions.


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G. respect the rights of theirco-workers.


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REGISTERED NURSES,

SOCIETY ANDENVIRONMENT

ARTICLE V

SECTION 13


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SECTION 13

Ethical Principles1. the preservation of life,

respect for human rights, andpromotion of healthy

environment shall be a

commitment of a RegisteredNurse.


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2. the establishment of

linkages with the public inpromoting local, national, and

international efforts to meethealth and social needs of the

people as a contributing

member of society is a nobleconcern of a Registered Nurse.

SECTION 14


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SECTION 14

Guidelines to be observed:REGISTERED Nurse must

A. be conscious of their obligationsas citizens and, as such, be involved

in community concerns.


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B. be equipped with knowledge

of health resources within thecommunity, and take active

roles in primary health care.


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C. actively participate in

programs, projects andactivities that respond to the

problems of society.


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D. lead their lives in

conformity with the principlesof right conduct and proper

decorum.


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E. project an image that will

uplift the nursing profession

at all times.


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REGISTERED NURSES

AND THEPROFESSION

ARTICLE VI


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SECTION 15.

Ethical Principle:

1. Maintenance of loyalty to

the nursing profession and

preservation of its integrity areideal.


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2. Compliance with the by-

laws of the accreditedprofessional organization

(PNA), and other professionalorganization of which the

Registered Nurse is a member

of a lofty duty.

3 commitment to continual


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3. commitment to continual

learning and activeparticipation in the

development and growth of

the profession arecommendable obligations.


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4. Contribution to the

improvement of the socio-economic conditions and

general welfare of nursesthrough appropriate legislation

is a practice and a visionary

mission.

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SECTION 16

Guidelines to be observed:REGISTERED Nurses must:

A. be members of the

Accredited ProfessionalOrganization (PNA).

B t i tl dh t th


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B. strictly adhere to the

nursing standards.

C. participate actively in the

growth and development ofthe nursing profession.


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D. strive to secure equitable

socio-economic and workconditions in nursing throughappropriate legislation and other

means.

E. assert for the implementationof labor and work standards.


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ADMINISTRATIVE

PENALTIES, REPEALING

CLAUSE, AND EFFECTIVITY.

ARTICLE VII

SECTION 17


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SECTION 17

The Certificate of Registration ofRegistered Nurses shall either berevoked or suspended for violation of

any provisions of this Code pursuantto Sec. 23 (f), Art. IV of R.A. No. 9173

and Sec. 23 (f), Rule III of Board Res.

No. 425, Series of 2003, the IRR.


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SECTION 18

The Amended Code of Ethicspromulgated pursuant to R.A

No. 877 and P.D No. 223 isaccordingly repealed or

superseded by the herein,Code.

SECTION 19


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SECTION 19

This Code of Ethics for Nursesshall take effect after fifteen (15)

days from its full and completepublication in the Official

Gazette or in any newspaper of

general circulation.

EUFEMIA F. OCTAVIANO


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Chairman

REMEDIOS L. FERNANDEZMember

LETTY G. KUANMember

FLORENCE C. CAWAONMember

ATTESTED


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CARLOS G. ALMELORSecretary Professional Regulatory Boards

APPROVED

ANTONIETA FORTUNA-IBEChairperson

AVELINA A. DELA REA

Commissioner

LEONOR TRIPON-ROSEROCommissioner

Adopted during the ANR PNA


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Adopted during the ANR-PNA

October 23, 2003at Iloilo City

and Passed by the Board of

Nursing No. 220 Series of 2004

and approved by theProfessional Regulation

Commission on July 14, 2004.

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