ANA Code of Ethics Provisions

Provison 1

The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person

Provison 2

The nurse's primary commitment is to the recipient(s) of nursing care whether an individual, family, group, community, or population

Provision 3

The nurse establishes a trusting relationship and advocates for the rights, health, and safety of a recipient(s) of nursing care.

Provison 4

Nurses have authority over nursing practice and are responsible and accountable for their practice consistent with their obligations to promote health, prevent illness, and provide optimal care.

Provision 5

The nurse has moral duties to self as a person of inherent dignity and worth including expectation of a safe place to work that fosters flourishing, authenticity of self at work, and self-respect through integrity and professional competence.

Provision 6

Nurses through individual and collective effort establish, maintain, and improve the ethical environment of the work setting that affects nursing care and the well-being of nurses

Provision 7

Nurses advance the profession through multiple approaches to knowledge development, professional standards, and the generation of policies for nursing, health, and social concerns

Provision 8

Nurses build collaborative relationships and networks with nurses, other healthcare, and non-healthcare disciplines, and the public to achieve greater ends

Provision 9

Nurses and their professional organizations work to enact and resource practices, policies, and legislation to promote social justice, eliminate health inequities, and facilitate human flourishing.

Provision 10

Nursing, through organizations and associations, participates in the global nursing and health community to promote human and environmental health, well-being, and flourishing.