VIDEO 2 - CHAPTER 2.

Code of Ethics - Primary responsibility of Filipino RN is:

“preserved health at all costs”; if not possible,
(COE) for RN’s assist towards “peaceful death”
Section 2:
- Cultural diversity and political and socio-
- Code of Ethics of RN is encapsulated in the Board of
economic status are inherent factors to
Nursing, Board Resolution Np. 220, Series of 2004.
effective nursing care.
- NLE Question 2007, The Code of Nurses answer is B. Is
Section 3:
a binding oath, which tells nurses how to make ethical
- For respect and confidence of clientele xxx
decisions.
attain and maintain the highest possible degree
- COE is created by the Board of Nursing (BON) states
of ethical conduct
that “WHEREAS, the BON has the power to promulgate
NLE QUESTION: Which of the ff nurses behavior is
a Code of Ethics for RN in coordination and consultation
regarded as violation of the COE of Filipino Nurses?
with the accredited professional organization (Sec. 9,
 Answer is D, Nurse Reviewers and/or nurse
(g), Art. ||| of R.A No. 9173, known as the “Philippine
review center managers who pays a
Nursing Act of 2002”) (1 st whereas clause, COE, BON Res
considerable amount of cash for reviewees who
No. 220)
would memorize items from the licensure exam
- Principal basis of the Board of Nursing is the code of
and submit these to them after the
Good Governance for the Professions in the Philippines
examination.
(E0 220) which states “WHEREAS, in the formulation of
the COE for the RN, the Code of good Governance for
ARTICLE 2: Registered Nurses and People
the Professions in the Philippines was utilized as the
Section 4: Ethical Principles promotes
principal basis therefore: All the principles under the
- Respect
said Code were adopted and integrated into the Code of
- Autonomy
Ethics as they apply to the nursing profession;” (2 nd
- Personal information acquired in the process of
whereas clause, COE, BON Res No. 220).
giving nursing care shall be held in strict
- The formulation of the COE by the BON was subject to
confidence.
the approval of Professional Regulations Commission
NLE QUESTION: What role do you play when you hold
(PRC). The COE states “WHEREAS, the promulgation of
all client’s information entrusted to you in the strictest
the said Code as a set of guidelines, regulations or
confidence?
measures shall be subject to the approval by the
 Answer is Patient Advocate (According to
Commission (Sec. 9, Art. || of R.A No. 1973); ‘’ ( 3 rd
Kozhier the number 1 role of a nurse is patient
Whereas clause, BON Res No 220).
advocate, second most important role is patient
- The Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) helped create
educator)
the COE. “Whereas, the Board, after consultation on Oct
Section 5: Guidelines must be observed
23, 2003 at Iloilo City with the accredited professional
- Consider totality of patient
organization of registered nurses, the PNA, Inc (PNA),
- Respect spiritual beliefs (ex as to diet)
and the other affiliate organizations of RN, decided to
- Uphold right of individuals
adopt a new COE under the afore-mentioned new Law;”
- Priority : welfare and safety of clients
(4th whereas clause, COE, BON Res. No. 220)

ARTICLE 3: Registered Nurse and Practice

ARTICLE 1: Preamble (Preamble is a part of the law
Section 6: Ethical Principles
which does not really provide for any substantial
- Human life is inviolable
provision. Substantial provision means it does not give
- Quality and excellence in the care of patients
any provisions which have punitive effects. The purpose
- Accurate documentation of actions and
of Preamble is to more help the reader, more to guide
outcomes of delivered care is the hallmark of
the reader, as to what is the direction or as to what is
nursing accountability. (Iyaa gi insert tong case
the aim of a particular law. Now the COE itself is not a
atong doctor during an operation na gi
punitive measure it is a guideline for nurses however if
informed sa nurse siya na kulangan og 2
this is violated by nurses the violator could be subject to
sponges but the doctor did not bother and
administrative sanction or your license as a nurse could
continued closing the operation. So mao to gi
be suspended or revoked.
document sa nurse ddito na “informed the
Section 1:
surgeon but did nothing” in this simple
- Health is a fundamental right of every individual
documentation done by the nurse the hospital
and the surgeon is constructively held liable for
P 15 million pesos.)
 NLE QUESTION: Based on the COE for Filipino - (d) actively participate in professional
Nurses, what is regarded as the hallmark of nursing organizations
responsibility and accountability? - (e ) safeguard the reputation of nurses and
 Answer is D. Accurate documentation of actions other professionals
and outcomes.
Section 7: Guidelines to be observed ARTICLE 5: Registered Nurses, Society, and Environment
- (a) know the definition and scope nursing
practice which are in the provisions of R.A No. Section 14: Ethical Principles (In law the principle is the
9173, known as the “Philippine Nursing Act of foremost duty of the professional in the society)
2002” and Board Res. No. 425, Series of 2003, - Preservation of life, xxx promotion of healthy
the “Rules and Regulations Implementing the environment
Philippine Nursing Act of 2002”, (the IRR)” - Noble concern of registered nurse: establish
Section 8: Ethical Principle linkages with the public in promoting local,
- Registered Nurses are the advocates of national, and international efforts to meet
patients: they shall take appropriate steps to health and social needs of the people.
safeguard their rights and privileges. NLEX QUESTION: Individual patients and society as a
Section 9: Guidelines whole benefit from nursing participation in decisions
- Guidelines to be observed: respect “Patient’s made about health care. This is exemplified in:
bill of rights”  Answer A. Supporting political candidates that
Section 10: Ethical Principle advance nursing care issues
- Perform their work in the best interest of all Hirit: If you are working in a government avoid
concerned endorsing politicians because you are politicizing your
Section 11: Guidelines positions and you may be filed in the administrative
- (a) perform their professional duties in cases.
conformity with existing laws
- (b) not allow themselves be used in Section 15: Guidelines
advertisement that should demean the image of - (c ) actively participate in programs xxx that
the profession (i.e. indecent exposure, violation respond to the problems of society
of dress code, seductive behavior etc.) – Sir take
on nurse in advertisement is okay like coffee ARTICLE 6: Registered Nurses and the Profession
commercial; soap commercial; just don’t
demean the nursing profession. Section 16:
- ( c ) decline any gift, favor, or hospitality which - Commitment to continual learning
might be interpreted as capitalizing patients .— - (20 Continuing Professional Education units
Sir take on receiving small and inconsequential annually or 60 CPE units/ 3 yrs)
gifts is okay (out of respect); if it may not be - (60 CPE units q 3 yrs for the RN to renew PRC ID
interpreted as capitalizing on patient. card)
- (d) not demand and receive any commissions, - Jig’s take, if law graduate just present Transcript
fee or emolument for recommending or of Records; if oversea workers there is
referring a patient to a physician, a co-nurse or presented too)
another PRC-BN health care worker; not to pay NLE Question. The Standardized guidelines and
any commission, fee or other compensations to procedures for the implementation of CPE for all
the one referring or recommending a patient to professional. Resolution Number 2004-179 provides
them for nursing care. – Sir take is no referral that the total CPE credit units for registered professions
fee with baccalaureate degree should be:
- (e ) not abuse privilege relationship with  Answer C. 60 credit units for 3 years.
patients. Section 17:
- Be a member of Accredited Professional Org
ARTICLE 4: Registered Nurses and Co-worker such as the PNA or Philippine Nurse’s
Association. (The point of renewing PNA
Section 12: Ethical principles membership is needed for your ranking, if you
- Registered nurse to maintain collegial and are a teacher like me. PNA offers legal services
collaborative working relationship with they have their lawyers which could assist
colleagues. nurses if they are being sued. And they could
Section 13: Guidelines have lectures too and sometimes they could
negotiate salary increase for nurses.
ARTICLE 7: Administrative Penalties, Repealing Clause,
and Effectivity
Section 18:
- The Certificate of Registration of RN shall either
be revoked or suspended for violations of any
provisions of this Code pursuant to Sec. 23 (f),
Art. IV of R.A No. 1973 and Sec. 23 (f), Rule III of
Board Res. No. 425, Series 2003, the IRR.
- Jigs take: violation of COE could lead to
revocation [permanent] or suspension
[temporary] of nurse license.
Section 19: Repeal of old COE
Section 20:
- This COE for Nurses shall take effect after 15
days from its full and complete publication in
the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of
general circulation. Done in the city of Manila,
this 14th day of July, 2004.