Provision 5

PROVISION 5:

The nurse has moral duties to self as a person of inherent dignity and worth including an expectation of a safe place to work that fosters flourishing, authenticity of self at work, and self-respect through integrity and professional competence.

5.1 Personal Health and Safety

The revision of the Code was informed by a panel of nurses selected from various practice settings, geographic locations, and differing levels of expertise. After a revised code was drafted, it was posted for public comment to which over 6,300 responses were received from 3,000 individuals. The contributions of these individuals are gratefully acknowledged.

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Provision 5

The nurse has moral duties to self as a person of inherent dignity and worth including an expectation of a safe place to work that fosters flourishing, authenticity of self at work, and self-respect through integrity and professional competence.

5.1 Personal Health and Safety

5.2 Wholeness of Character

5.3 Integrity

5.4 Professional Competence

5.5 Human Flourishing