Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions at IIT

The Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses shall...

consider as a basic obligation the conservation of life and the prevention of disease;

promote and protect the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of the patient and his/her family;

fulfill all duties faithfully and efficiently;

function within established legal guidelines;

accept personal responsibility for his/her acts, and seek to merit the respect and confidence of all members of the health team;

hold in confidence all matters coming to his/her knowledge, in the practice of his/her profession, and in no way at no time violate this confidence;

give conscientious service and to charge just remuneration;

learn and respect the religious and cultural beliefs of his/her patient and of all people;

meet the obligation to the patient by keeping abreast of current trends in health care through reading and continuing education; and

as a citizen of the United States of America, uphold the laws of the land and seek to promote legislation that will meet the health needs of its people.