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1Douglas P. Olsen is an associate professor at the Michigan State University College of Nursing in East Lansing and at Sechenov University, Moscow, Russian Federation, and a contributing editor of AJN. Contact author: douglas.olsen@hc.msu.edu. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
The American Journal of Nursing
|January 26, 2019
Summary
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are primarily guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics. This ethical framework ensures professional conduct and patient advocacy in nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Ethics
- Professional Standards
Background:
- The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics provides a foundational guide for registered nurses.
- Understanding the ethical obligations of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) is crucial for quality patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the primary ethical guidelines influencing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).
- To emphasize the foundational role of the ANA Code of Ethics in APRN practice.
Main Methods:
- This study reviews the established ethical principles and professional standards governing APRN practice.
- Analysis focuses on the direct application of the ANA Code of Ethics to advanced nursing roles.
Main Results:
- The ANA Code of Ethics serves as the foremost ethical guide for APRNs.
- Key ethical principles include patient advocacy, beneficence, and professional integrity.
Conclusions:
- APRNs' practice is fundamentally shaped by the ANA Code of Ethics.
- Adherence to this code is essential for maintaining high standards of care and ethical decision-making in advanced nursing.
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