Code of Ethics for Nurses in India
1.The nurse respects the uniqueness of individual in
provision of care - Nurse
1.1 Provides care of individuals without consideration of caste,
creed, religion, culture, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic and
political status, personal attributes,
or any other grounds
1.2 Individualizes the care considering the beliefs, values and
cultural sensitivities
1.3 Appreciates the place of individual in the family and
community and facilitates participation of significant others in
the care.
1.4 Develops and promotes trustful relationship with
individual(s)
1.5 Recognizes uniqueness of response of individuals to
interventions and adapts accordingly
2. The nurse respects the rights of individuals as partner
in care and help in making informed choices - Nurse
2.1 Appreciates individual’s right to make decisions about their
care and therefore gives adequate and accurate information for
enabling them to make informed choices
2.2 Respects the decisions made by individual(s) regarding
their care
2.3 Protects public from misinformation and misinterpretations
2.4 Advocates special provision to protect vulnerable
individuals/groups.
3. The nurse respects individual’s right to privacy,
maintains confidentiality, and shares information
judiciously- Nurse
3.1 Respects the individual’s right to privacy of their personal
information
3.2 Maintains confidentiality of privileged information except in
life threatening situations and uses discretion in sharing
information.
3.3 Takes informed consent and maintains anonymity when
information is required for quality assurance/ academic/legal
reasons
3.4 Limits the access to all personal records written and
computerized to authorized persons only.
4. Nurse maintains competence in order to render Quality
Nursing Care
4.1 Nursing care must be provided only by registered nurse
4.2 Nurse strives to maintain quality nursing care and upholds
the standards of care
4.3 Nurse values continuing education, initiates and utilizes all
opportunities for self development.
4.4 Nurses values research as a means of development of
nursing profession and participates in nursing research
adhering to ethical principles.
5. The nurse if obliged to practice within the framework of
ethical, professional and legal boundaries- Nurse
5.1 Adheres to code of ethics and code of professional conduct
for nurses in India developed by Indian Nursing Council
5.2 Familiarizes with relevant laws and practices in accordance
with the law of the state
6. Nurse is obliged to work harmoniously with members
of the health team - Nurse
6.1 Appreciates the team efforts in rendering care
6.2 Cooperates, coordinates and collaborates with members of
the health team to meet the needs of people
7. Nurse commits to reciprocate the trust invested in nursing
profession by society Nurse
7.1 Demonstrates personal etiquettes in all dealings
7.2Demonstrates professional attributes in all dealings
Code of Professional Conduct for
Nurses in India
1. Professional Responsibility and accountability - Nurse
1.1 Appreciates sense of self-worth and nurtures it
1.2 Maintains standards of personal conduct reflecting credit
upon the profession
1.3 Carries out responsibilities within the framework of the
professional boundaries
1.4 Is accountable for maintaining practice standards set by
Indian Nursing Council
1.5 Is accountable for own decisions and actions
1.6 Is compassionate
1.7 Is responsible for continuous improvement of current
practices
1.8 Provides adequate information to individuals that allows
them informed choices
1.9 Practices healthful behaviour
2. Nursing Practice - Nurse
2.1 Provides care in accordance with set standards of practice
2.2 Treats all individuals and families with human dignity in
providing physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual
aspects of care
2.3 Respects individuals and families in the context of
traditional and cultural practices, promoting healthy practices
and discouraging harmful practices
2.4 Presents realistic picture truthfully in all situations for
facilitating autonomous decision-making by individuals and
families
2.5 Promotes participation of individuals and significant others
in the care
2.6 Ensures safe practice
2.7 Consults, coordinates, collaborates and follows up
appropriately when individuals’ care needs exceed the nurse’s
competence
3. Communication and Interpersonal Relationships -Nurse
3.1 Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal
relationships with individuals, families and communities
3.2 Upholds the dignity of team members and maintains
effective interpersonal relationship with them
3.3 Appreciates and nurtures professional role of team
members
3.4 Cooperates with other health professional to meet the
needs of the individuals, families and communities
4. Valuing Human Being - Nurse
4.1 Takes appropriate action to protect individuals from harmful
unethical practice
4.2 Considers relevant facts while taking conscience decisions
in the best interest of individuals
4.3 Encourages and supports individuals in their right to speak
for themselves on issues affecting their health and welfare
4.4 Respects and supports choices made by individuals
5. Management - Nurse
5.1 Ensures appropriate allocation and utilization of available
resources
5.2 Participates in supervision and education of students and
other formal care providers
5.3 Uses judgment in relation to individual competence while
accepting and delegating responsibility
5.4 Facilitates conductive work culture in order to achieve
institutional objectives
5.5 Communicates effectively following appropriate channels of
communication
5.6 Participates in performance appraisal
5.7 Participates in evaluation of nursing services
5.8 Participates in policy decisions, following the principle of
equity and accessibility of services
5.9 Works with individuals to identify their needs and sensitizes
policy makers and funding agencies for resource allocation
6. Professional Advancement -Nurse
6.1Ensures the protection of the human rights while pursuing
the advancement of knowledge
6.2 Contributes to the development of nursing practice
6.3 Participates in determining and implementing quality care
6.4Takes responsibility for updating own knowledge and
competencies
6.5 Contributes to core of professional knowledge by
conducting and participating in research
1.The nurse respects the uniqueness of individual in
provision of care - Nurse
1.1 Provides care of individuals without consideration of caste,
creed, religion, culture, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic and
political status, personal attributes,
or any other grounds
1.2 Individualizes the care considering the beliefs, values and
cultural sensitivities
1.3 Appreciates the place of individual in the family and
community and facilitates participation of significant others in
the care.
1.4 Develops and promotes trustful relationship with
individual(s)
1.5 Recognizes uniqueness of response of individuals to
interventions and adapts accordingly
2. The nurse respects the rights of individuals as partner
in care and help in making informed choices - Nurse
2.1 Appreciates individual’s right to make decisions about their
care and therefore gives adequate and accurate information for
enabling them to make informed choices
2.2 Respects the decisions made by individual(s) regarding
their care
2.3 Protects public from misinformation and misinterpretations
2.4 Advocates special provision to protect vulnerable
individuals/groups.
3. The nurse respects individual’s right to privacy,
maintains confidentiality, and shares information
judiciously- Nurse
3.1 Respects the individual’s right to privacy of their personal
information
3.2 Maintains confidentiality of privileged information except in
life threatening situations and uses discretion in sharing
information.
3.3 Takes informed consent and maintains anonymity when
information is required for quality assurance/ academic/legal
reasons
3.4 Limits the access to all personal records written and
computerized to authorized persons only.
4. Nurse maintains competence in order to render Quality
Nursing Care
4.1 Nursing care must be provided only by registered nurse
4.2 Nurse strives to maintain quality nursing care and upholds
the standards of care
4.3 Nurse values continuing education, initiates and utilizes all
opportunities for self development.
4.4 Nurses values research as a means of development of
nursing profession and participates in nursing research
adhering to ethical principles.
5. The nurse if obliged to practice within the framework of
ethical, professional and legal boundaries- Nurse
5.1 Adheres to code of ethics and code of professional conduct
for nurses in India developed by Indian Nursing Council
5.2 Familiarizes with relevant laws and practices in accordance
with the law of the state
6. Nurse is obliged to work harmoniously with members
of the health team - Nurse
6.1 Appreciates the team efforts in rendering care
6.2 Cooperates, coordinates and collaborates with members of
the health team to meet the needs of people
7. Nurse commits to reciprocate the trust invested in nursing
profession by society Nurse
7.1 Demonstrates personal etiquettes in all dealings
7.2Demonstrates professional attributes in all dealings
Code of Professional Conduct for
Nurses in India
1. Professional Responsibility and accountability - Nurse
1.1 Appreciates sense of self-worth and nurtures it
1.2 Maintains standards of personal conduct reflecting credit
upon the profession
1.3 Carries out responsibilities within the framework of the
professional boundaries
1.4 Is accountable for maintaining practice standards set by
Indian Nursing Council
1.5 Is accountable for own decisions and actions
1.6 Is compassionate
1.7 Is responsible for continuous improvement of current
practices
1.8 Provides adequate information to individuals that allows
them informed choices
1.9 Practices healthful behaviour
2. Nursing Practice - Nurse
2.1 Provides care in accordance with set standards of practice
2.2 Treats all individuals and families with human dignity in
providing physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual
aspects of care
2.3 Respects individuals and families in the context of
traditional and cultural practices, promoting healthy practices
and discouraging harmful practices
2.4 Presents realistic picture truthfully in all situations for
facilitating autonomous decision-making by individuals and
families
2.5 Promotes participation of individuals and significant others
in the care
2.6 Ensures safe practice
2.7 Consults, coordinates, collaborates and follows up
appropriately when individuals’ care needs exceed the nurse’s
competence
3. Communication and Interpersonal Relationships -Nurse
3.1 Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal
relationships with individuals, families and communities
3.2 Upholds the dignity of team members and maintains
effective interpersonal relationship with them
3.3 Appreciates and nurtures professional role of team
members
3.4 Cooperates with other health professional to meet the
needs of the individuals, families and communities
4. Valuing Human Being - Nurse
4.1 Takes appropriate action to protect individuals from harmful
unethical practice
4.2 Considers relevant facts while taking conscience decisions
in the best interest of individuals
4.3 Encourages and supports individuals in their right to speak
for themselves on issues affecting their health and welfare
4.4 Respects and supports choices made by individuals
5. Management - Nurse
5.1 Ensures appropriate allocation and utilization of available
resources
5.2 Participates in supervision and education of students and
other formal care providers
5.3 Uses judgment in relation to individual competence while
accepting and delegating responsibility
5.4 Facilitates conductive work culture in order to achieve
institutional objectives
5.5 Communicates effectively following appropriate channels of
communication
5.6 Participates in performance appraisal
5.7 Participates in evaluation of nursing services
5.8 Participates in policy decisions, following the principle of
equity and accessibility of services
5.9 Works with individuals to identify their needs and sensitizes
policy makers and funding agencies for resource allocation
6. Professional Advancement -Nurse
6.1Ensures the protection of the human rights while pursuing
the advancement of knowledge
6.2 Contributes to the development of nursing practice
6.3 Participates in determining and implementing quality care
6.4Takes responsibility for updating own knowledge and
competencies
6.5 Contributes to core of professional knowledge by
conducting and participating in research
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