Keywords

code of ethics for nurses, ethics, ethical environment, nurse educators

 

Authors

  1. Tinnon, Elizabeth PhD, RN, CNE
  2. Masters, Kathleen DNS, RN
  3. Butts, Janie PhD, RN

Abstract

The code of ethics for nurses was written for nurses in all settings. However, the language focuses primarily on the nurse in context of the patient relationship, which may make it difficult for nurse educators to internalize the code to inform practice. The purpose of this article is to explore the code of ethics, establish that it can be used to guide nurse educators' practice, and provide a pragmatic approach to application of the provisions.