[Promoting the code of ethics for nurses].

Area of Science:

• Nursing Ethics
• Healthcare Regulation
• Professional Standards

Background:

• The French National Order of Nurses (FNO) has published a new code of ethics.
• This publication necessitates proactive measures for its dissemination and integration.
• The FNO has been assigned new public service missions requiring its active engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the responsibilities of FNO structures in promoting the code of ethics.
• To emphasize the importance of implementing the code within nursing practice.
• To highlight the role of regional and departmental bodies in this process.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of the FNO's mandate and newly attributed public service missions.
• Review of strategies for promoting ethical codes within professional organizations.
• Assessment of the roles of hierarchical structures within the FNO.

Main Results:

• The FNO's central and regional bodies must actively promote the code of ethics.
• Implementation requires targeted initiatives to ensure practical application in diverse healthcare settings.
• Regional and departmental FNO structures are crucial for localized awareness and adoption.

Conclusions:

• Effective promotion and implementation of the nursing code of ethics depend on coordinated efforts across all FNO levels.
• The FNO's public service mission is intrinsically linked to upholding ethical standards in nursing.
• Decentralized engagement by regional and departmental bodies is key to successful integration of the code.