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  1. What is the Nursing Code of Ethics? The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (The Code) was developed as a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession.

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  3. Guide to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements: Development, Interpretation, and Application, 2nd Edition

  4. The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements provides a framework for nurses to use in ethical analysis and decision-making. The Code of Ethics establishes the ethical standard for the profession.

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    • “The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person.”
    • “The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population.”
    • “The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the patient.”
    • “The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote health and to provide optimal care.”
  5. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive Statements informs decision making about ethical violations by nurses and nursing education programs. The Code is the nursing profession’s ethical standard of practice and nursing’s contract with society.

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  6. The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements is the social contract that nurses have with the U.S. public. It exemplifies our profession's promise to provide and advocate for safe, quality care for all patients and communities.

  7. Apr 18, 2023 · The most significant recent change was in 2015 when 9 interpretative statements or provisions were added to the code of ethics to help guide nursing practice in a more definitive way. Many states include the ANA’s nursing code of ethics in their practice statements.

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