Nurses Code of Ethics

"Nursing is an art and science; it is a calling not simply a job, it is heart and intelligence blended in a perfect recipe that yields compassion and empathy. Each and every day your hands, heart and mind sculpt the most beautiful art works known to man."~dcs

Nurses Code of Ethics:
1. The nurse provides services with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of each client
2. The nurse safeguards the client's right to privacy
3. The nurse acts to safeguard the client and the public when health care and safety are affected by the incompetent, unethical or illegal practice of any person.
4. The nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for individual nursing judgement and actions.
5. The nurse maintains competence in nursing
6. The nurse exercises informed judgement and uses individual competence and qualifications
7 The nurse participates in activities that contribute to the ongoing development of the profession's body of knowledge
8 The nurse participates in the profession's efforts to implement and improve standards of nursing.
9 The nurse participates in efforts to establish and maintain employment conducive to high quality nursing care
10 The nurse participates in the profession's effort to protect the public