The document outlines the Code of Ethics for Filipino Nurses as established by the Professional Regulation Commission and Board of Nursing. It discusses the importance of codes of ethics for professionals and establishes ethical principles for nurses in their practice, with patients and people, with co-workers, and in their responsibilities to society and the nursing profession. The code provides guidelines for nurses to maintain high ethical standards and prioritize patient care, rights, and welfare. It also describes the process for revising the code of ethics and penalties for violations.
Anyone who has been in the nursing field for an extended period of time will tell you that a lot has changed. In fact, the twentieth century brought – literally – a technological “invasion” to nursing.
The Philippines has accredited hospitals and well-trained medical providers. In most cities, healthcare in the Philippines will be just as good, if not better, than in your home country.
However, the Philippines is made up of more than 7,500 islands, and the country has more than 20,000 miles of coastline. There are many remote areas within this geography. Remote locations may not have up-to-date equipment or adequate staffing levels, though the quality of health services will vary by facility and region.
Yet the healthcare system in the Philippines is steadily improving. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, known as PhilHealth, aims to provide universal coverage; expats and foreigners who legally reside in the Philippines can join this system for very low premiums. With a range of public and private options, you’ll find that every kind of healthcare need can be met in the Philippines.
Anyone who has been in the nursing field for an extended period of time will tell you that a lot has changed. In fact, the twentieth century brought – literally – a technological “invasion” to nursing.
The Philippines has accredited hospitals and well-trained medical providers. In most cities, healthcare in the Philippines will be just as good, if not better, than in your home country.
However, the Philippines is made up of more than 7,500 islands, and the country has more than 20,000 miles of coastline. There are many remote areas within this geography. Remote locations may not have up-to-date equipment or adequate staffing levels, though the quality of health services will vary by facility and region.
Yet the healthcare system in the Philippines is steadily improving. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, known as PhilHealth, aims to provide universal coverage; expats and foreigners who legally reside in the Philippines can join this system for very low premiums. With a range of public and private options, you’ll find that every kind of healthcare need can be met in the Philippines.
BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING PO Box 944210, Sacramento, .docxaryan532920
BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING
PO Box 944210, Sacramento, CA 94244-2100
P (916) 322-3350 F (916) 574-8637 | www.rn.ca.gov
BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES, AND HOUSING AGENCY • GOVERNOR EDMUND G. BROWN JR.
NPR-B-03 06/1995 AN EXPLANATION OF SCOPE OF RN PRACTICE INCLUDING STANDARDIZED PROCEDURES
REV. 07/1997, 01/2011 1
AN EXPLANATION OF THE SCOPE OF RN PRACTICE
INCLUDING STANDARDIZED PROCEDURES
The Legislature, in its 1973-74 session, amended Section 2725 of the Nursing Practice Act (NPA),
amplifying the role of the registered nurse and outlining activities which comprise the practice of nursing.
LEGISLATIVE INTENT
The Legislature recognized that nursing is a dynamic field, continually evolving to include more
sophisticated patient care activities. It declared its intent to recognize the existence of overlapping functions
between physicians and registered nurses and to permit additional such sharing and to provide clear legal
authority for those functions and procedures which have common acceptance and usage. Prior to this,
nurses had been educated to assume advanced roles, and demonstration projects had proven their ability to do
this safely and effectively. Thus, legal amplification of the role paralleled the readiness of nurses to assume
the role and recognized that many were already functioning in an expanded role.
SCOPES OF PRACTICE
A knowledge of the respective scopes of practice of registered nurses and physicians is important in
determining which activities overlap medical practice and therefore require standardized procedures.
Failure to distinguish nursing practice from medical practice may result in the limitation of the registered
nurse's practice and the development of unnecessary standardized procedures. Registered nurses are
cautioned not to confuse nursing policies and procedures with standardized procedures.
1. Scope of Registered Nursing Practice
The activities comprising the practice of nursing are outlined in the Nursing Practice Act, Business and
Professions Code Section 2725. A broad, all inclusive definition states that the practice of nursing means
those functions, including basic health care, which help people cope with difficulties in daily living which are
associated with their actual or potential health or illness problems, or the treatment thereof, which require a
substantial amount of scientific knowledge or technical skill.
In Section 2725(a), the Legislature expressly declared its intent to provide clear legal authority for functions
and procedures which have common acceptance and usage. Registered nurses must recognize that the
application of nursing process functions is common nursing practice which does not require a standardized
procedure. Nursing practice is divided into three types of functions, which are described below.
A. Independent Functions
Subsection (b)(1) of Section 2725, authorizes direct and indirect patient care services tha ...
BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING PO Box 944210, Sacramento, .docxarnit1
BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING
PO Box 944210, Sacramento, CA 94244-2100
P (916) 322-3350 F (916) 574-8637 | www.rn.ca.gov
BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES, AND HOUSING AGENCY • GOVERNOR EDMUND G. BROWN JR.
NPR-B-03 06/1995 AN EXPLANATION OF SCOPE OF RN PRACTICE INCLUDING STANDARDIZED PROCEDURES
REV. 07/1997, 01/2011 1
AN EXPLANATION OF THE SCOPE OF RN PRACTICE
INCLUDING STANDARDIZED PROCEDURES
The Legislature, in its 1973-74 session, amended Section 2725 of the Nursing Practice Act (NPA),
amplifying the role of the registered nurse and outlining activities which comprise the practice of nursing.
LEGISLATIVE INTENT
The Legislature recognized that nursing is a dynamic field, continually evolving to include more
sophisticated patient care activities. It declared its intent to recognize the existence of overlapping functions
between physicians and registered nurses and to permit additional such sharing and to provide clear legal
authority for those functions and procedures which have common acceptance and usage. Prior to this,
nurses had been educated to assume advanced roles, and demonstration projects had proven their ability to do
this safely and effectively. Thus, legal amplification of the role paralleled the readiness of nurses to assume
the role and recognized that many were already functioning in an expanded role.
SCOPES OF PRACTICE
A knowledge of the respective scopes of practice of registered nurses and physicians is important in
determining which activities overlap medical practice and therefore require standardized procedures.
Failure to distinguish nursing practice from medical practice may result in the limitation of the registered
nurse's practice and the development of unnecessary standardized procedures. Registered nurses are
cautioned not to confuse nursing policies and procedures with standardized procedures.
1. Scope of Registered Nursing Practice
The activities comprising the practice of nursing are outlined in the Nursing Practice Act, Business and
Professions Code Section 2725. A broad, all inclusive definition states that the practice of nursing means
those functions, including basic health care, which help people cope with difficulties in daily living which are
associated with their actual or potential health or illness problems, or the treatment thereof, which require a
substantial amount of scientific knowledge or technical skill.
In Section 2725(a), the Legislature expressly declared its intent to provide clear legal authority for functions
and procedures which have common acceptance and usage. Registered nurses must recognize that the
application of nursing process functions is common nursing practice which does not require a standardized
procedure. Nursing practice is divided into three types of functions, which are described below.
A. Independent Functions
Subsection (b)(1) of Section 2725, authorizes direct and indirect patient care services tha ...
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1. By: ROMMEL LUIS C. ISRAEL III
THE CODE OF
ETHICS FOR
FILIPINO
NURSES
2. What are
CODES OF
ETHICS?
These are systematic guides for
developing ethical behavior
They answer normative
questions of what beliefs and
values should be normally
accepted
PRC-BN BOARD OF NURSING Board Resolution No. 220 Series
of 2004 PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
REGISTERED NURSES. (n.d.).
https://prc.gov.ph/uploaded/documents/Board%20of%20Nursi
3. Code of Good
Governance
Promulgated by the Professional
Regulation Commission, July 23, 2003
States that :
The hallmark of all professionals is their
willingness to accept a set of
professional and set of professional and
ethical principles which they follow in
the conduct of their of their daily lives.
The acceptance of these principles
requires the maintenance of a standard
of conduct higher than what is required
by law.
This code is adopted by the Professional
Regulation Commission and the 42
Professional Regulatory Boards to cover
an environment of good governance in
which all Filipino professionals shall
perform their duties.
PRC-BN BOARD OF NURSING Board Resolution No. 220 Series
of 2004 PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
REGISTERED NURSES. (n.d.).
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5. ARTICLE I:
Preamble
• Sec 1. Health is a fundamental right of every
individual
• The Filipino registered nurse believes in
the worth and dignity of each human
being, recognizes the primary
responsibility to preserve health at all
cost.
• The Filipino registered nurse believes in
the worth and dignity of each human
being, recognizes the primary
responsibility to preserve health at all
cost.
PRC-BN BOARD OF NURSING Board Resolution No. 220 Series
of 2004 PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
REGISTERED NURSES. (n.d.).
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6. ARTICLE I:
Preamble cont.
• Sec 2. To assume this responsibility,
registered nurses have to gain knowledge
and understanding of a man’s cultural,
social, spiritual, psychological, and ecological
aspects of illness, utilizing the therapeutic
process.
• Cultural diversity and political and socio-
economic status are inherent factors to
effective nursing care.
PRC-BN BOARD OF NURSING Board Resolution No. 220 Series
of 2004 PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
REGISTERED NURSES. (n.d.).
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7. ARTICLE I:
Preamble cont.
• Sec 3. The desire for the respect and
confidence of clientele, colleagues, co-
workers, and the members of the
community provides the incentive to attain
and maintain the highest possible degree of
ethical conduct.
PRC-BN BOARD OF NURSING Board Resolution No. 220 Series
of 2004 PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
REGISTERED NURSES. (n.d.).
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8. ARTICLE II
:REGISTERED
NURSES AND
PEOPLE
• SECTION 4. Ethical Principles
1. Values, customs, and
spiritual beliefs held by
individuals shall be
respected.
2. Individual freedom to
make rational and
unconstrained decisions
shall be respected.
3. Personal information
acquired in the process of
giving nursing care shall
be held in strict
confidence.
• SECTION 5. Guidelines to be
observed:
• REGISTERED Nurses must
a. consider the individuality and
totality of patients when they
administer care.
b. respect the spiritual beliefs
and practices of patients
regarding diet and treatment.
c. uphold the rights of
individuals.
d. take into consideration the
culture and values of patients
in providing nursing care.
However, in the event of
conflicts, their welfare and
safety must take precedence.
PRC-BN BOARD OF NURSING Board Resolution No. 220 Series
of 2004 PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
REGISTERED NURSES. (n.d.).
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9. ARTICLE III:
REGISTERED
NURSES AND
PRACTICE
• SECTION 6.
• Ethical Principles
1. Human life is inviolable.
2. Quality and excellence in
the care of the patients
are the goals of nursing
practice.
3. Accurate documentation
of actions and outcomes
of delivered care is the
hallmark of nursing
accountability.
• SECTION 7. Guidelines to be observed:
• REGISTERED Nurses must
a. know the definition and scope of
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).
b. be aware of their duties and
responsibilities in the practice of
their profession as defined in the
“Philippine Nursing Act of 2002” and
the IRR.
c. acquire and develop the necessary
competence in knowledge, skills, and
attitudes to effectively render
appropriate nursing services through
varied learning situations.
PRC-BN BOARD OF NURSING Board Resolution No. 220 Series
of 2004 PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
REGISTERED NURSES. (n.d.).
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10. SECTION 7
cont.
d. if they are administrators, be responsible in providing
favorable environment for the growth and developments of
Registered Nurses in their charge.
e. be cognizant that professional programs for specialty
certification by the BON are accredited through the Nursing
Specialty Certification Council (NSCC).
g. see to it that quality nursing care and practice meet the
optimum standard of safe nursing practice.
h. ensure that modification of practice shall consider the
principles of safe nursing practice.
i. if in position of authority in a work environment, be
normally and legally responsible for devising a system of
minimizing occurrences of ineffective and unlawful nursing
practice.
j. ensure that patients’ records shall be available only if they
are to be issued to those who are professionally and directly
involved in their care and when they are required by law.
PRC-BN BOARD OF NURSING Board Resolution No. 220 Series
of 2004 PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
REGISTERED NURSES. (n.d.).
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11. ARTICLE III:
REGISTERED
NURSES AND
PRACTICE cont.
• SECTION 8. Ethical Principle
• 4. Registered Nurses are the
advocates of the patients:
they shall take appropriate
steps to safeguard their
rights and privileges.
• Section 9. Guidelines to be
observed:
• REGISTERED Nurses must
a. respect the “Patients’ Bill of
Rights” in the delivery of
nursing care.
b. provide the patients or their
families with all pertinent
information except those
which may be deemed
harmful to their well-being.
c. uphold the patients’ rights
when conflict arises
regarding management of
their care.
PRC-BN BOARD OF NURSING Board Resolution No. 220 Series
of 2004 PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
REGISTERED NURSES. (n.d.).
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12. ARTICLE III:
REGISTERED
NURSES AND
PRACTICE cont.
• SECTION 10. Ethical Principle
• 5. Registered Nurses are
aware that their actions have
professional, ethical, moral,
and legal dimensions. They
strive to perform their work in
the best interest of all
concerned
• SECTION 11. Guidelines to be observed:
• REGISTERED Nurses must:
a. perform their professional duties in
conformity with existing laws, rules
regulations. measures, and generally
accepted principles of moral conduct and
proper decorum.
b. not allow themselves to be used in
advertisement that should demean the
image of the profession (i.e. indecent
exposure, violation of dress code,
seductive behavior, etc.).
c. decline any gift, favor or hospitality which
might be interpreted as capitalizing on
patients.
d. not demand and receive any commission,
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.
e. avoid any abuse of the privilege
relationship which exists with patients
and of the privilege access allowed to
their property, residence or workplace.
PRC-BN BOARD OF NURSING Board Resolution No. 220 Series
of 2004 PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
REGISTERED NURSES. (n.d.).
https://prc.gov.ph/uploaded/documents/Board%20of%20Nursi
13. ARTICLE IV
REGISTERED
NURSES AND
CO-WORKERS
• SECTION 12. Ethical Principles
1. The Registered Nurse is in
solidarity with other
members of the healthcare
team in working for the
patient’s best interest.
2. The Registered Nurse
maintains collegial and
collaborative working
relationship with
colleagues and other
health care providers.
• SECTION 13. Guidelines to be
observed:
• REGISTERED Nurses must
a. maintain their
professional role/identity
while working with other
members of the health
team.
b. conform with group
activities as those of a
health team should be
based on acceptable,
ethico-legal standards.
c. contribute to the
professional growth and
development of other
members of the health
team.
d. actively participate in
professional organizations.
PRC-BN BOARD OF NURSING Board Resolution No. 220 Series
of 2004 PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
REGISTERED NURSES. (n.d.).
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14. SECTION 13
cont.
e. not act in any manner prejudicial to other
professions.
f. honor and safeguard the reputation and
dignity of the members of nursing and other
professions; refrain from making unfair and
unwarranted comments or criticisms on their
competence, conduct, and procedures; or not
do anything that will bring discredit to a
colleague and to any member of other
professions.
g. respect the rights of their co-workers.
PRC-BN BOARD OF NURSING Board Resolution No. 220 Series
of 2004 PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
REGISTERED NURSES. (n.d.).
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15. Article IV:
Registered
Nurses, Society,
and
Environment
• SECTION 14. Ethical Principles
1. The preservation of life,
respect for human rights,
and promotion of healthy
environment shall be a
commitment of a
Registered Nurse.
2. The establishment of
linkages with the public in
promoting local, national,
and international efforts to
meet health and social
needs of the people as a
contributing member of
society is a noble concern
of a Registered Nurse.
• SECTION 15. Guidelines to be
observed:
• REGISTERED Nurses must
a. be conscious of their
obligations as citizens and, as
such, be involved in
community concerns. PRC-
BN
b. be equipped with knowledge
of health resources within
the community, and take
active roles in primary health
care.
c. actively participate in
programs, projects, and
activities that respond to the
problems of society.
d. lead their lives in conformity
with the principles of right
conduct and proper
decorum.
e. project an image that will
uplift the nursing profession
at all times.
PRC-BN BOARD OF NURSING Board Resolution No. 220 Series
of 2004 PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
REGISTERED NURSES. (n.d.).
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16. ARTICLE VI:
REGISTERED
NURSES AND
THE
PROFESSION
• SECTION 16. Ethical Principles:
1. Maintenance of loyalty to
the nursing profession and
preservation of its integrity
are ideal.
2. Compliance with the by-
laws of the accredited
professional organization
(PNA), and other
professional organizations
of which the Registered
Nurse is a member is a lofty
duty.
3. Commitment to continual
learning and active
participation in the
development and growth
of the profession are
commendable obligations.
4. Contribution to the
improvement of the socio-
economic conditions and
general welfare of nurses
through appropriate
legislation is a practice and
a visionary mission
• SECTION 17. Guidelines to be
observed:
Registered Nurses must
a. be members of the
Accredited Professional
Organization (PNA).
b. strictly adhere to the nursing
standards.
c. participate actively in the
growth and development of
the nursing profession.
d. Strive to secure equitable
socio-economic and work
conditions in nursing through
appropriate legislation and
other means.
e. Assert for the
implementation of
labor and work standards
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of 2004 PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
REGISTERED NURSES. (n.d.).
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17. ARTICLE VII:
ADMINISTRATIVE
PENALITIES,
REPEALING
CLAUSE, AND
EFFECTIVITY
• SECTION 18. The Certificate of Registration of Registered
Nurse shall either be revoked or suspended for violation of
any provisions of this Code pursuant to Sec. 23 (f), Art. IV of
R. A. No. 9173 and Sec. 23 (f), Rule III of Board Res. No.
425, Series of 2003, the IRR.
• SECTION 19. The Amended Code of Ethics promulgated
pursuant to R. A. No. 877 and P.D. No. 223 is accordingly
repealed or superseded by the herein Code.
• SECTION 20. PRC-BN This Code of Ethics for Nurses shall
take effect after fifteen (15) days from its full and complete
publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspapers of
general circulation. Done in the City of Manila, this 14th
day of July, 2004.
PRC-BN BOARD OF NURSING Board Resolution No. 220 Series
of 2004 PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR
REGISTERED NURSES. (n.d.).
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Editor's Notes
Code of Ethics for Nurses in the Philippines was devised as a guide for carrying out nursing responsibilities which would tackle difficult issues and decisions that a profession might be facing and give clear instruction of what action would be considered ethical or right in the given circumstance.
Nursing, as a profession, has established standards of behaviors that govern the practice.
These standards are called codes of ethics.
Codes serve as guidelines to assist nurses when conflict or disagreement arises about correct practice or behavior.
The code of ethics for nursing sets forth ideals of nursing conduct and provides a common foundation for nursing education.
Although a code is not a law, it is the standard by which nursing actions are judged throughout the profession.
Sanctions can be imposed against a nurse who is found to be practicing outside the framework of the code.