Nursing ethics provide guidelines for nurses' conduct towards patients, coworkers, and society. A code of ethics outlines nurses' responsibilities and expected behaviors, defining how they should interact with those they serve, work with, and the broader community. Developing and following a code of ethics is important for establishing trust and maintaining high professional standards in nursing.

1. PROFESSIONAL
ETHICS IN
NURSING
DR. MAHESWARI JAIKUMAR.
maheswarijaikumar2103@gmail.com

2. MEANING
• The word “ETHICS” is a Greek
word, (ETHOS).
• ETHOS means Custom or
Guiding beliefs.

3. CODE OF ETHICS
• Code of ethics states what kind of
conduct is expected from the
members of a profession.

4. • What are the responsibilities of
its members towards whom they
serve, their co – workers, the
profession and the society on
the whole.

5. PURPOSE