ETHICO-MORAL RESPONSIBILITY

IV. ETHICO-MORAL RESPONSIBILITY


CORE COMPETENCY 1:
Respects the rights of individual/ groups

Indicator:
○ Renders nursing care consistent with the patient’s bill of rights (ie. confidentiality of information, privacy, etc.)

CORE COMPETENCY 2
Accepts responsibility & accountability for own decisions and actions

Indicators:
○ Meets nursing accountability requirements as embodied in the job description
○ Justifies basis for nursing actions and judgment
○ Protects a positive image of the profession

CORE COMPETENCY 3
Adheres to the national and international code of ethics for nurses

Indicators:
○ Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses and abides by its provisions
○ Reports unethical and immoral incidents to proper authorities