PROFESSIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR NURSES

Professional code of conduct for nurses
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There are many codes of ethics that nurses need to master before starting any nursing practice. Nurses are required to be sharp in decision-making processes pertaining issues such as moral judgement, ethical concerns and relationships. Moreover, ethical codes that nurses should master are the principle of confidentiality, power, honesty, moral strength, respect and cultural sensitivity.
Key words: code of ethics
Professional code of conduct for nurses
Nurse and Midwives are very significant individuals in the medical field. This is because the entire recovery period of a patient relies on the nurse`s ability to be alert and caring for the patient`s health condition at all times. The America Nursing Association refers to professional codes of conductor for nurses as the core backbone of the nursing profession (Fowler& American Nurses Association, 2008). Therefore, they formed codes that will guide any upcoming or professional nurses on how to be effective in their service delivery. The codes of ethics are divided into three categories that are the clients, practice and profession. In details, nurses have the responsibility to serve the clients effectively. Secondly, they are required to offer the highest standard of services in practice. Lastly, nurses are required to act professional and ethical at all time.
Consequently, there many codes of ethics that nurses need to master before starti…