Code of Ethics for Filipino Nurses

ARTICLE II - REGISTERED NURSES AND PEOPLE (SEC 4)

Values, customs, and spiritual beliefs held by individuals shall be respected.

ARTICLE II - REGISTERED NURSES AND PEOPLE (SEC 4)

Individual freedom to make rational and unconstrained decisions shall be respected.

ARTICLE II - REGISTERED NURSES AND PEOPLE (SEC 4)

Personal information acquired in the process of giving nursing care shall be held in strict confidence.

ARTICLE II - REGISTERED NURSES AND PEOPLE (SEC 5)

consider the individuality and totality of patients when they administer care.

ARTICLE II - REGISTERED NURSES AND PEOPLE (SEC 5)

respect the spiritual beliefs and practices of patients regarding diet and treatment.

ARTICLE II - REGISTERED NURSES AND PEOPLE (SEC 5)

uphold the rights of individuals and take into consideration the culture and values of patients in providing nursing care. However, in the event of conflicts, their welfare and safety must take precedence.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 6)

Human life is inviolable.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 6)

Quality and excellence in the care of patients are the goals of nursing practice.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 6)

Accurate documentation of actions and outcomes of delivered care is the hallmark of nursing accountability.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 7)

know the definition and scope of nursing practice which are in the provisions of R. A. No. 9173, known as the “Philippine Nursing Act of 2002” and Board Res. No. 425, Series of 2003, the “Rules and Regulations Implementing the Philippine Nursing Act. of 2002”, (the IRR).

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 7)

be aware of their duties and responsibilities in the practice of their profession as defined in the “Philippine Nursing Act of 2002” and the IRR.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 7)

acquire and develop the necessary competence in knowledge, skills, and attitudes to effectively render appropriate nursing services through varied learning situations.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 7)

if they are administrators, be responsible in providing a favorable environment for the growth and developments of Registered Nurses in their charge.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 7)

be cognizant that professional programs for specialty certification by the BON are accredited through the Nursing Specialty Certification Council (NSCC).

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 7)

see to it that quality nursing care and practice meet the optimum standard of safe nursing practice.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 7)

ensure that modification of practice shall consider the principles of safe nursing practice.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 7)

if in a position of authority in a work environment, be normally and legally responsible for devising a system of minimizing occurrences of ineffective and unlawful nursing practice.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 7)

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 when they are required by law.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 8)

Registered Nurses are the advocates of the patients: they shall take appropriate steps to safeguard their rights and privileges.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 9)

respect the “Patients’ Bill of Rights” in the delivery of nursing care.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 9)

provide the patients or their families with all pertinent information except those which may be deemed harmful to their well-being.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 9)

uphold the patients’ rights when conflict arises regarding management of their care.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 10)

Registered Nurses are aware that their actions have professional, ethical, moral, and legal dimensions. They strive to perform their work in the best interest of all concerned.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 11)

perform their professional duties in conformity with existing laws, rules and regulations, measures, and generally accepted principles of moral conduct and proper decorum.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 11)

not allow themselves to be used in advertisement that should demean the image of the profession (i.e. indecent exposure, violation of dress code, seductive behavior, etc.).

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 11)

decline any gift, favor or hospitality which might be interpreted as capitalizing on patients.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 11)

not demand and receive any commission, fee or emolument for recommending or referring a patient to a physician, a co-nurse or another health care worker; not to pay any commission, fee or other compensations to the one referring or recommending a patient to them for nursing care.

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE (SEC 11)

avoid any abuse of the privilege relationship which exists with patients and of the privilege access allowed to their property, residence or workplace.

ARTICLE IV - REGISTERED NURSES AND CO-WORKERS (SEC 12)

The Registered Nurse is in solidarity with other members of the healthcare team in working for the patient’s best interest.

ARTICLE IV - REGISTERED NURSES AND CO-WORKERS (SEC 12)

The Registered Nurse maintains collegial and collaborative working relationship with colleagues and other health care providers.

ARTICLE IV - REGISTERED NURSES AND CO-WORKERS (SEC 13)

Maintain their professional role/identity while working with other members of the health team.

ARTICLE IV - REGISTERED NURSES AND CO-WORKERS (SEC 13)

Conform with group activities as those of a health team should be based on acceptable, ethico-legal standards.

ARTICLE IV - REGISTERED NURSES AND CO-WORKERS (SEC 13)

Contribute to the professional growth and development of other members of the health team.

ARTICLE IV - REGISTERED NURSES AND CO-WORKERS (SEC 13)

Actively participate in professional organizations.

ARTICLE IV - REGISTERED NURSES AND CO-WORKERS (SEC 13)

Not act in any manner prejudicial to other professions.

ARTICLE IV - REGISTERED NURSES AND CO-WORKERS (SEC 13)

Honor and safeguard the reputation and dignity of the members of nursing and other professions; refrain from making unfair and unwarranted comments or criticisms on their competence, conduct, and procedures; or not do anything that will bring discredit to a colleague and to any member of other professions.

ARTICLE IV - REGISTERED NURSES AND CO-WORKERS (SEC 13)

respect the rights of their co-workers

ARTICLE V - REGISTERED NURSES, SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT (SEC 14)

The preservation of life, respect for human rights, and promotion of healthy environment shall be a commitment of a Registered Nurse.

ARTICLE V - REGISTERED NURSES, SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT (SEC 14)

The establishment of linkages with the public in promoting local, national, and international efforts to meet health and social needs of the people as a contributing member of society is a noble concern of a Registered Nurse

ARTICLE V - REGISTERED NURSES, SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT (SEC 15)

Be conscious of their obligations as citizens and, as such, be involved in community concerns.

ARTICLE V - REGISTERED NURSES, SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT (SEC 15)

Be equipped with knowledge of health resources within the community, and take active roles in primary health care.

ARTICLE V - REGISTERED NURSES, SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT (SEC 15)

Actively participate in programs, projects, and activities that respond to the problems of society.

ARTICLE V - REGISTERED NURSES, SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT (SEC 15)

Lead their lives in conformity with the principles of right conduct and proper decorum.

ARTICLE V - REGISTERED NURSES, SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT (SEC 15)

Project an image that will uplift the nursing profession at all times

ARTICLE VI - REGISTERED NURSES AND THE PROFESSION (SEC 16)

Maintenance of loyalty to the nursing profession and preservation of its integrity are ideal.

ARTICLE VI - REGISTERED NURSES AND THE PROFESSION (SEC 16)

Compliance with the by-laws of the accredited professional organization (PNA), and other professional organizations of which the Registered Nurse is a member is a lofty duty.

ARTICLE VI - REGISTERED NURSES AND THE PROFESSION (SEC 16)

Commitment to continual learning and active participation in the development and growth of the profession are commendable obligations.

ARTICLE VI - REGISTERED NURSES AND THE PROFESSION (SEC 16)

Contribution to the improvement of the socio-economic conditions and general welfare of nurses through appropriate legislation is a practice and a visionary mission. 

ARTICLE VI - REGISTERED NURSES AND THE PROFESSION (SEC 17)

Be members of the Accredited Professional Organization (PNA).

ARTICLE VI - REGISTERED NURSES AND THE PROFESSION (SEC 17)

Strictly adhere to the nursing standards. Participate actively in the growth and development of the nursing profession.

ARTICLE VI - REGISTERED NURSES AND THE PROFESSION (SEC 17)

Strive to secure equitable socio-economic and work conditions in nursing through appropriate legislation and other means.

ARTICLE VI - REGISTERED NURSES AND THE PROFESSION (SEC 17)

Assert for the implementation of labor and work standards