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defines the nursing
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It was approved by the Board Preservation of health is the primary

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with the objectives of RA the five-fold responsibility; gaining knowledge

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about the profession and maintaining ethical
9173 (the Philippine Nursing conduct to all must be done.
Collaboration and Respectful relationship
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Focuses on five-fold individuals, families, and communities in
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achieving their optimum level of health.

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alleviate suffering, restore
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beliefs, practices, and freedom of choice.

health, and provide a Having a healthy environment helps the nurses
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to achieve a meaningful purpose in life with the
help of human rights to meet the health and
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social needs of the people.

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Quality and excellence of care must be
delivered by RNs, encompassing ethical actions
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safeguarding the rights of the patients.

Providing care to the patients plays a major role to
nurses because these skills are evidence-based that
supports research. Also, continual learning and active
participation of the professional nurse must achieve to
increase and enhance their knowledge and skills.
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ethically in their area of work which lessens moral distress.

Penalties were given if the professional nurse
Act as a foundation to arrive at suitable judgments when disobeyed the rules and regulations of the
obstacles hinder nurses from carrying out their professional code of ethics. With this, it shall take effect
commitments. after 15 days for its full and complete
publication.

Established by the American Nurses

Association(ANA) for the purpose of
facilitating proper conduct and treatment
among all nurses in the healthcare setting.
Sought to protect nurses from any
malicious intent or an unsafe environment in
their respective workplaces.

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Full authority for nurses to practice at the top of

Safe work environments that prioritize and
their license, credentials, and professional
protect nurses’ well-being and provide support,
standards without barriers, and in a manner that
resources, and tools to stay psychologically and
fulfills their obligations to society, patients, and
communities. physically whole.

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Continuous access to training, education, Freedom for nurses to advocate for their
professional development, as well as pathways for patients and raise legitimate concerns about
nurses to be recognized as leaders and in roles to their own personal safety without the fear of
direct shared decision-making on nursing practice, retribution, retaliation, intimidation, termination,
resources, staffing concerns and patient safety issues. and ostracization.
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Work and practice in environments that ensure Competitive compensation consistent with
respect, inclusivity, diversity, and equity with nurses’ clinical knowledge, experience, and
leaders who are committed to dismantling systemic professional responsibilities and that
racism and addressing racist behaviors that recognizes the value and rigor of nursing
negatively impact nurses of color. practice.
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Just care settings that facilitate ethical nursing

practice, standards, and care in accordance Collective and individual rights for nurses to
with the Code of Ethics for Nurses with negotiate terms, wages, and work conditions
Interpretive Statements. of their employment in all practice settings.

Signed into law in October 2002, it is a law

Guarantees the delivery of quality nursing
that sets the standards for nursing
care by maintaining efficient, ethical and
education, licensure, and practice in the
technical, moral and professional
country.
standards of practice.
Protects and improves the profession by
Ensures the quality of nursing education
implementing measures for pertinent
and training, promote the welfare and
education, compassionate labor
professional development of nurses, and
conditions, improved professional
protect the health and safety of the
opportunities, and a dignified livelihood
public.
for nurses.

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American Nurses Association. (2017, October 19). Nurses Bill of Rights. ANA. https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/bill-of-rights/.
Jercich, K. (2001, June 26). ANA releases updated 'Nurses Bill of Rights'. Healthcare IT News. https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/ana-releases-updated-nurses-bill-rights.
Official Gazette (2002, October 21). Republic Act No. 9173. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2002/10/21/republic-act-no-9173/.Professional Regulation Commission. (2019, March)
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