VIDEO 2 - CHAPTER 2.

Code of Ethics - Primary responsibility of Filipino RN is:

“preserved health at all costs”; if not possible,
(COE) for RN’s assist towards “peaceful death”
Section 2:
- Cultural diversity and political and socio-
- Code of Ethics of RN is encapsulated in the Board of
economic status are inherent factors to
Nursing, Board Resolution Np. 220, Series of 2004.
effective nursing care.
- NLE Question 2007, The Code of Nurses answer is B. Is
Section 3:
a binding oath, which tells nurses how to make ethical
- For respect and confidence of clientele xxx
decisions.
attain and maintain the highest possible degree
- COE is created by the Board of Nursing (BON) states
of ethical conduct
that “WHEREAS, the BON has the power to promulgate
NLE QUESTION: Which of the ff nurses behavior is
a Code of Ethics for RN in coordination and consultation
regarded as violation of the COE of Filipino Nurses?
with the accredited professional organization (Sec. 9,
 Answer is D, Nurse Reviewers and/or nurse
(g), Art. ||| of R.A No. 9173, known as the “Philippine
review center managers who pays a
Nursing Act of 2002”) (1 st whereas clause, COE, BON Res
considerable amount of cash for reviewees who
No. 220)
would memorize items from the licensure exam
- Principal basis of the Board of Nursing is the code of
and submit these to them after the
Good Governance for the Professions in the Philippines
examination.
(E0 220) which states “WHEREAS, in the formulation of
the COE for the RN, the Code of good Governance for
ARTICLE 2: Registered Nurses and People
the Professions in the Philippines was utilized as the
Section 4: Ethical Principles promotes
principal basis therefore: All the principles under the
- Respect
said Code were adopted and integrated into the Code of
- Autonomy
Ethics as they apply to the nursing profession;” (2 nd
- Personal information acquired in the process of
whereas clause, COE, BON Res No. 220).
giving nursing care shall be held in strict
- The formulation of the COE by the BON was subject to
confidence.
the approval of Professional Regulations Commission
NLE QUESTION: What role do you play when you hold
(PRC). The COE states “WHEREAS, the promulgation of
all client’s information entrusted to you in the strictest
the said Code as a set of guidelines, regulations or
confidence?
measures shall be subject to the approval by the
 Answer is Patient Advocate (According to
Commission (Sec. 9, Art. || of R.A No. 1973); ‘’ ( 3 rd
Kozhier the number 1 role of a nurse is patient
Whereas clause, BON Res No 220).
advocate, second most important role is patient
- The Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) helped create
educator)
the COE. “Whereas, the Board, after consultation on Oct
Section 5: Guidelines must be observed
23, 2003 at Iloilo City with the accredited professional
- Consider totality of patient
organization of registered nurses, the PNA, Inc (PNA),
- Respect spiritual beliefs (ex as to diet)
and the other affiliate organizations of RN, decided to
- Uphold right of individuals
adopt a new COE under the afore-mentioned new Law;”
- Priority : welfare and safety of clients
(4th whereas clause, COE, BON Res. No. 220)

ARTICLE 3: Registered Nurse and Practice

ARTICLE 1: Preamble (Preamble is a part of the law
Section 6: Ethical Principles
which does not really provide for any substantial
- Human life is inviolable
provision. Substantial provision means it does not give
- Quality and excellence in the care of patients
any provisions which have punitive effects. The purpose
- Accurate documentation of actions and
of Preamble is to more help the reader, more to guide
outcomes of delivered care is the hallmark of
the reader, as to what is the direction or as to what is
nursing accountability. (Iyaa gi insert tong case
the aim of a particular law. Now the COE itself is not a
atong doctor during an operation na gi
punitive measure it is a guideline for nurses however if
informed sa nurse siya na kulangan og 2
this is violated by nurses the violator could be subject to
sponges but the doctor did not bother and
administrative sanction or your license as a nurse could
continued closing the operation. So mao to gi
be suspended or revoked.
document sa nurse ddito na “informed the
Section 1:
surgeon but did nothing” in this simple
- Health is a fundamental right of every individual
documentation done by the nurse the hospital
and the surgeon is constructively held liable for
P 15 million pesos.)
 NLE QUESTION: Based on the COE for Filipino
Nurses, what is regarded as the hallmark of nursing
responsibility and accountability?
 Answer is D. Accurate documentation of actions
and outcomes.
Section 7: Guidelines to be observed
- (a) know the definition and scope 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)”
Section 8: Ethical Principle
- Registered Nurses are the advocates of
patients: they shall take appropriate steps to
safeguard their rights and privileges.
Section 9: Guidelines
- Guidelines to be observed: respect “Patient’s
bill of rights”
Section 10: Ethical Principle
- Perform their work in the best interest of all
concerned
Section 11: Guidelines
- (a) perform their professional duties in
conformity with existing laws
- (b) not allow themselves be used in
advertisement that should demean the image of
the profession (i.e. indecent exposure, violation
of dress code, seductive behavior etc.) – Sir take
on nurse in advertisement is okay like coffee
commercial; soap commercial; just don’t
demean the nursing profession.
- ( c ) decline any gift, favor, or hospitality which
might be interpreted as capitalizing patients .—
Sir take on receiving small and inconsequential
gifts is okay (out of respect); if it may not be
interpreted as capitalizing on patient.
- (d) not demand and receive any commissions,
fee or emolument for recommending or
referring a patient to a physician, a co-nurse or
another PRC-BN 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. – Sir take is no referral
fee
- (e ) not abuse privilege relationship with
patients.
ARTICLE 4: Registered Nurses and Co-worker
Section 12: Ethical principles
- Registered nurse to maintain collegial and
collaborative working relationship with
colleagues.
Section 13: Guidelines
- (d) actively participate in professional
organizations
- (e ) safeguard the reputation of nurses and
other professionals
ARTICLE 5: Registered Nurses, Society, and Environment
Section 14: Ethical Principles (In law the principle is the
foremost duty of the professional in the society)
- Preservation of life, xxx promotion of healthy
environment
- Noble concern of registered nurse: establish
linkages with the public in promoting local,
national, and international efforts to meet
health and social needs of the people.
NLEX QUESTION: Individual patients and society as a
whole benefit from nursing participation in decisions
made about health care. This is exemplified in:
 Answer A. Supporting political candidates that
advance nursing care issues
Hirit: If you are working in a government avoid
endorsing politicians because you are politicizing your
positions and you may be filed in the administrative
cases.
Section 15: Guidelines
- (c ) actively participate in programs xxx that
respond to the problems of society
ARTICLE 6: Registered Nurses and the Profession
Section 16:
- Commitment to continual learning
- (20 Continuing Professional Education units
annually or 60 CPE units/ 3 yrs)
- (60 CPE units q 3 yrs for the RN to renew PRC ID
card)
- Jig’s take, if law graduate just present Transcript
of Records; if oversea workers there is
presented too)
NLE Question. The Standardized guidelines and
procedures for the implementation of CPE for all
professional. Resolution Number 2004-179 provides
that the total CPE credit units for registered professions
with baccalaureate degree should be:
 Answer C. 60 credit units for 3 years.
Section 17:
- Be a member of Accredited Professional Org
such as the PNA or Philippine Nurse’s
Association. (The point of renewing PNA
membership is needed for your ranking, if you
are a teacher like me. PNA offers legal services
they have their lawyers which could assist
nurses if they are being sued. And they could
have lectures too and sometimes they could
negotiate salary increase for nurses.
ARTICLE 7: Administrative Penalties, Repealing Clause,
and Effectivity
Section 18:
- The Certificate of Registration of RN shall either
be revoked or suspended for violations of any
provisions of this Code pursuant to Sec. 23 (f),
Art. IV of R.A No. 1973 and Sec. 23 (f), Rule III of
Board Res. No. 425, Series 2003, the IRR.
- Jigs take: violation of COE could lead to
revocation [permanent] or suspension
[temporary] of nurse license.
Section 19: Repeal of old COE
Section 20:
- This COE for Nurses shall take effect after 15
days from its full and complete publication in
the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of
general circulation. Done in the city of Manila,
this 14th day of July, 2004.