PHILLIPINE NURSES BILL OF RIGHTS

1) Nurses have the right to practice in a manner that fulfills their obligations to society and
to those who receive nursing care.

It is an ethical obligations and duties of every individual who enters the nursing
profession, an expression of nursing’s own understanding of its commitment to
society.

2) Nurses have the right to practice in environments that allow them to act in accordance
with professional standards and legally authorized scopes of practice.

This defines the legal scope of nursing practice and guide and protect nurses in the
performance of their duties.

3) Nurses have the right to a work environment that supports and facilitates ethical practice,
in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Nurses and its interpretive statements.

This establishes ethical standards for the nursing profession and help nurses
determine whether their workplaces support ethical practice.

4) Nurses have the right to freely and openly advocate for themselves and their patients,
without fear of retribution.

It promotes, advocates for and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the
patient as one of its non-negotiable beliefs.

5) Nurses have the right to fair compensation for their work, consistent with their
knowledge, experience, and professional responsibilities.

Employers should guarantee fair compensation according to a nurse’s

qualifications and responsibilities.

6) Nurses have the right to a work environment that is safe for themselves and their patients.

Employers must minimize risks for harm to nurses and their patients. This
includes abiding by federal and state safety regulations.
7) Nurses have the right to negotiate the conditions of their employment, either as
individuals or collectively, in all practice settings.

Nurses should face no repercussions for bargaining their pay, performance

metrics, and work hours. Nurses can also bargain with employers on their own or
as part of a union.