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- [Introduction](https://codeofethics.ana.org/about#introduction)
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- [Introduction](https://codeofethics.ana.org/about#introduction)
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# Provisions
## [Provision 1](https://codeofethics.ana.org/provision-1?hsLang=en)
The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person.
## [Provision 2](https://codeofethics.ana.org/provision-2?hsLang=en)
A nurse’s primary commitment is to the recipient(s) of nursing care, whether an individual, family, group, community, or population.
## [Provision 3](https://codeofethics.ana.org/provision-3?hsLang=en)
The nurse establishes a trusting relationship and advocates for the rights, health, and safety of recipient(s) of nursing care.
## [Provision 4](https://codeofethics.ana.org/provision-4?hsLang=en)
Nurses have authority over nursing practice and are responsible and accountable for their practice consistent with their obligations to promote health, prevent illness, and provide optimal care.
## [Provision 5](https://codeofethics.ana.org/provision-5?hsLang=en)
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.
## [Provision 6](https://codeofethics.ana.org/provision-6?hsLang=en)
Nurses, through individual and collective effort, establish, maintain, and improve the ethical environment of the work setting that affects nursing care and the well-being of nurses.
## [Provision 7](https://codeofethics.ana.org/provision-7?hsLang=en)
Nurses advance the profession through multiple approaches to knowledge development, professional standards, and the generation of policies for nursing, health, and social concerns.
## [Provision 8](https://codeofethics.ana.org/provision-8?hsLang=en)
Nurses build collaborative relationships and networks with nurses, other healthcare and non-healthcare disciplines, and the public to achieve greater ends.
## [Provision 9](https://codeofethics.ana.org/provision-9?hsLang=en)
Nurses and their professional organizations work to enact and resource practices, policies, and legislation to promote social justice, eliminate health inequities, and facilitate human flourishing.
## [Provision 10](https://codeofethics.ana.org/provision-10?hsLang=en)
Nursing, through organizations and associations, participates in the global nursing and health community to promote human and environmental health, well-being, and flourishing.

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.
The American Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. |
| Readable Markdown | 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.
The American Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. |
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