1. Study the standards under each element of the Code.

2. Choose one standard and reflect on what it means to you.

3. Think about how you can apply this particular ethical standard/principle
in your nursing domain.

2.
I choose Article VI Registered Nurses and the Profession. For me
professionalism in nursing means providing top-quality care to
patients, while also upholding the values of accountability,
respect, and integrity. All stakeholders benefit—including
patients, other members of the healthcare team, and support
staff.

there are four main principles that form the foundation of

Registered Nurses and the Profession, as follows:

 Prioritize the care of individuals with respect to their

dignity
 Cooperate with other health professionals to promote the
health and wellbeing of patients
 Provide exemplary care at all times
 Act with integrity and honesty to uphold the reputation of
the profession

These principles hold the base of good professional practice and

should be followed by all nurses to ensure that the care provided
to patients is the most beneficial for each individual.

3.
To be considered a profession there needs to be specialized
knowledge and training. Nursing requires both. The nursing
profession is both an art and a science. In order to work in the
nursing profession, you are required to obtain credentials which
are dependant on your level of education. Entrance into the
profession is regulated at the state level ensuring that those
who practice the nursing profession are qualified, having
received the training and education necessary to practice within
the scope of nursing. It is important that a nurse continues to
learn and improve their standard of practice throughout their
career as a nurse. This involves continued professional
development through education and experience. In many countries,
it is a requirement of LPNs and RNs to complete a number of
development activities each year to continue practicing as a
nurse.