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Organization:National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc.
Source: CSEP Library
Date Approved: Approved
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Code of ethics for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse shall:

1. Consider as a basic obligation the conservation of life and the Prevention of disease.

2. Promote and protect the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of the patient and his family.

3. Fulfill all duties faithfully and efficiently.

4. Function within established legal guidelines.

5. Accept personal responsibility (for his acts) and seek to merit the respect and confidence of all members of the health team.

6. Hold in confidence all matters coming to his knowledge, in the practice of his profession, and in no way and at no time violate this confidence.

7. Give conscientious service and charge just remuneration.

8. Learn and respect the religious and cultural beliefs of his patient and of all people.

9. Meet his obligation to the patient by keeping abreast of current trends in health care through reading and continuing education.

10. As a citizen of the United States of America, uphold the laws of the land and seek to promote legislation which shall meet the health needs of its people.

National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc.

122 East 42nd Street, New York, N.Y. 10017

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