MIDTERM: QUIZ 1 Flashcards
are systematic guides for developing ethical behavior. They answer normative questions of what beliefs and values should be normally accepted.
Code of Ethics
A highlight on the creation of Nurses Code of Ethics was composed by a nursing instructor
Lystra Gretter in 1893
one who wrote the following words that best describes the code of ethics of nurses in the oath for nurses:
“to abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug.”
known as the Philippines Nursing Law, and Section 6 of P.D No. 223, the
Pursuant to Sec. 3 of RA No. 877
known as the Philippines Nursing Law, and Section 6 of P.D No. 223, the Amended Code of Ethics for Nurses recommended and endorsed by the
PNA was adopted to govern the practice of nursing in the Philippines.
was adopted and integrated, as they apply to the nursing profession.
Code of Good Governance for the Professions
Article I
Preamble
Article II
Registered Nurses and People
Article III
Registered Nurses and Practice
Article IV
Registered Nurses and
Co-worker
Article V
Registered Nurses, Society, and
Environment
Article VI
Registered Nurses and the
Profession
Article VII –
Administrative Penalties,
Repealing, Clause and Effectivity
implies a commitment to a life of sacrifice and genuine selflessness.
Service to others
perform the responsibilities with the highest sense of integrity and imbued with nationalism and spiritual values.
Integrity and Objectivity
certain level of competence is necessary, i.e., knowledge, technical skills, attitudes and experience.
Professional Competence
maintain and support professional organization.
Solidarity and Teamwork
consistent with their responsibilities to society and as Filipinos, contribute to the attainment of the country’s national objectives.
Social and Civic Responsibility
professionals shall remain open to the challenges of a more dynamic and interconnected world.
Global Competitiveness
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “ THE PHILIPPINE NURSING ACT OF 1991”
ACT NO. 7164
all professionals shall treat their colleagues with respect and strive to be fair in their dealings with one another.
Equality of All Professions
ACT PROVIDING FOR A MORE RESPONSIVE NURSING PROFESSION, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC
Republic Act No. 9173
Article I PNA
Title
Article II PNA
Declaration of Policy