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promulgation of the said Code as a set of guidelines, regulations or measures \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li20 \ri703 \fi359 \expndtw-2 \f10 \fs22 shall be subject to approval by the Commission (Sec. 9, Art. II of R.A. No. 9173); and \plain\par\sl-254\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri33 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 WHEREAS, the Board, after consultation on October 23, 2003 at Iloilo City with the accredited \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li380 \ri34 \expndtw1 \f10 \fs22 professional organization of registered nurses, the Philippine Nurses Association, Inc. \plain\expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 (PNA), and other affiliate organizations of Registered Nurses, decided to adopt a new Code \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li380 \ri4164 \expndtw-3 \f10 \fs22 of Ethics under the afore-mentioned new law; \plain\par\sl-254\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri34 \expndtw-2 \f10 \fs22 NOW, THERFORE, the Board hereby resolved, as it now resolves, to promulgate the hereunder \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri4810 \fi360 \expndtw-3 \f10 \fs22 Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses: \plain\par\sl-261\fs26\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-254 \li4083 \ri3765 \fi79 \expndtw-9 \b \f10 \fs22 ARTICLE I \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri4105 \fi4063 \expndtw-11 \b \f10 \fs22 {\ul P}{\ul R}{\ul E}{\ul A}{\ul M}{\ul B}{\ul L}{\ul E} \plain\par\sl-283\fs28\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri7359 \expndtw-9 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 1. \plain\par\sl-254\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri38 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 Health is a fundamental right of every individual. The Filipino registered nurse, believing in the \plain\expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the primary responsibility to preserve health \plain\expndtw2 \f10 \fs22 at all cost. This responsibility encompasses promotion of health, prevention of illness, \plain\expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 alleviation of suffering, and restoration of health. However, when the foregoing are not possible, \plain\expndtw-3 \f10 \fs22 assistance towards a peaceful death shall be his/her obligation. \plain\par\sl-295\fs29\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri7359 \expndtw-9 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 2. \plain\par\sl-256\fs26\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri37 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 To assume this responsibility, registered nurses have to gain knowledge and understanding of \plain\expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 man's cultural, social, spiritual, physiological, psychological, and ecological aspects of illness, \plain\expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 utilizing the therapeutic process. Cultural diversity and political and socio-economic status are \plain\expndtw-3 \f10 \fs22 inherent factors to effective nursing care. \plain\par\sl-295\fs29\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri7359 \expndtw-9 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 3. \plain\par\sl-254\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri33 \expndtw2 \f10 \fs22 The desire for the respect and confidence of clientele, colleagues, co-workers, and the

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\par\plain\sl-254\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri1488 \expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 1. Values, customs, and spiritual beliefs held by individuals shall be respected. \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri771 \expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 2. Individual freedom to make rational and unconstrained decisions shall be respected. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri34 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 3. Personal information acquired in the process of giving nursing care shall be held in strict \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri7121 \fi359 \expndtw-7 \f10 \fs22 confidence. \plain\par\sl-297\fs30\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri7359 \expndtw-9 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 5. \plain\par\sl-254\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri5920 \expndtw-4 \b \f10 \fs22 Guideli

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nes to be observed: \plain\expndtw-5 \b \f10 \fs22 REGISTERED Nurses must

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\par\column\plain\sl-256\fs26\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri1250 \expndtw-2 \i \f10 \fs22 consider the individuality and totality of patients when they administer care. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri667 \expndtw-2 \i \f10 \fs22 respect the spiritual beliefs and practices of patients regarding diet and treatment. \plain\expndtw-3 \i \f10 \fs22 uphold the rights of individuals. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri34 \expndtw1 \i \f10 \fs22 take into consideration the culture and values of patients in providing nursing care. \plain\expndtw-2 \i \f10 \fs22 However, in the event of conflicts, their welfare and safety must take precedence. \plain\par\sl-268\fs27\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li1893 \ri3709 \fi1466 \expndtw-8 \b\i \f10 \fs22 ARTICLE III \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri2655 \fi1893 \expndtw-5 \b\i \f10 \fs22 {\ul R}{\ul E}{\ul G}{\ul I}{\ul S}{\ul T}{\ul E}{\ul R}{\ul E}{\ul D}{\ul }{\ul N}{\ul U}{\ul R}{\ul S}{\ul E}{\ul S}{\ul }{\ul A}{\ul N}{\ul D}{\ul }{\ul P}{\ul R}{\ul A}{\ul C}{\ul T}{\ul I}{\ul C}{\ul E}

\par\sect\sectd\sbknone\plain\sl-295\fs29\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri7359 \expndtw-9 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 6. \plain\par\sl-285\fs29\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri6807 \expndtw-5 \b \f10 \fs22 Ethical Principles \plain\par\sl-256\fs26\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri6056 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 1. Human life is inviolable. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri935 \expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 2. Quality and excellence in the care of the patients are the goals of nursing practice. \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri37 \expndtw1 \f10 \fs22 3. Accurate documentation of actions and outcomes of delivered care is the hallmark of \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri6177 \fi359 \expndtw-4 \f10 \fs22 nursing accountability. \plain\par\sl-295\fs29\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri7359 \expndtw-9 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 7. \plain\par\sl-251\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri5920 \expndtw-4 \b \f10 \fs22 Guidelines to be observed: \plain\expndtw-5 \b \f10 \fs22 REGISTERED Nurses must \plain\par\sl-251\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri34 \fi360 \expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 a.\i know the definition and scope of nursing practice which are in the provisions of R. A. No.

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\plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li739 \ri34 \expndtw-3 \i \f10 \fs22 9173, known as the "Philippine Nursing Act of 2002" and Board Res. No. 425, Series of \plain\expndtw0 \i \f10 \fs22 2003, the "Rules and Regulations Implementing the Philippine Nursing Act. of 2002", \plain\expndtw-8 \i \f10 \fs22 (the IRR). \plain\par\sl-256\fs26\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri34 \fi9249 \expndtw-13 \f10 \fs22 2

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\plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li360 \ri6357 \fi359 \expndtw-5 \i \f10 \fs22 nursing practice. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri34 \fi360 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 g.\i insure that modification of practice shall consider the principles of safe nursing practice. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li720 \ri34 \expndtw-1 \i \f10 \fs22 i. if in position of authority in a work environment, be normally and legally responsible for \plain\expndtw-2 \i \f10 \fs22 devising a system of minimizing occurrences of ineffective and unlawful nursing practice. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri34 \fi360 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 h.\i if in position of authority in a work environment, be normally and legally responsible for \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li360 \ri49 \fi360 \expndtw-2 \i \f10 \fs22 devising a system of minimizing occurrences of ineffective and unlawful nursing practice. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri33 \fi360 \expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 i.\i ensure that patients' records shall be available only if they are to be issued to those who \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li0 \ri181 \fi719 \expndtw-2 \i \f10 \fs22 are professionally and directly involved in their care and when they are required by law. \plain\par\sl-295\fs29\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li0 \ri7359 \expndtw-9 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 8. \plain\par\sl-285\fs29\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li0 \ri6917 \expndtw-5 \b \f10 \fs22 Ethical Principle \plain\par\sl-251\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-254 \li0 \ri33 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 4. Registered Nurses are the advocates of the patients: they shall take appropriate steps to \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li0 \ri4942 \fi359 \expndtw-3 \f10 \fs22 safeguard their rights and privileges. \plain\par\sl-251\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri5920 \expndtw-4 \b \f10 \fs22 Guidelines to be observed: \plain\expndtw-5 \b \f10 \fs22 REGISTERED Nurses must \plain\par\sl-256\fs26\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li360 \ri2032 \expndtw-5 \f10 \fs22 a.\i respect the "Patients' Bill of Rights" in the delivery of nursing care. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li360 \ri33 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 b.\i provide the patients or their families with all pertinent information except those which \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li360 \ri4013 \fi360 \expndtw-3 \i \f10 \fs22 may be deemed harmful to their well-being. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri514 \fi359 \expndtw-2 \f10 \fs22 c.\i uphold the patients' rights when conflict arises regarding management of their care. \plain\par\sl-295\fs29\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li0 \ri7359 \expndtw-9 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 9. \plain\par\sl-285\fs29\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li0 \ri6917 \expndtw-5 \b \f10 \fs22 Ethical Principle \plain\par\sl-256\fs26\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri32 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 5. Registered Nurses are aware that their actions have professional, ethical, moral, and legal

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\plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri1002 \fi360 \expndtw-2 \f10 \fs22 dimensions. They strive to perform their work in the best interest of all concerned. \plain\par\sl-297\fs30\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li0 \ri7249 \expndtw-8 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 10. \plain\par\sl-249\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-254 \li0 \ri5920 \expndtw-4 \b \f10 \fs22 Guidelines to be observed: \plain\expndtw-5 \b \f10 \fs22 REGISTERED Nurses must \plain\par\sl-256\fs26\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri34 \fi359 \expndtw1 \f10 \fs22 a.\i perform their professional duties in conformity with existing laws, rules regulations. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri479 \fi719 \expndtw-2 \i \f10 \fs22 measures, and generally accepted principles of moral conduct and proper decorum. \plain\par\pard\sl-225 \li0 \ri34 \fi9249 \expndtw-13 \f10 \fs22 3

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n, a co-nurse or another health care worker; not to pay \plain\expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 any commission, fee or other compensations to the one referring or recommending a \plain\expndtw-3 \f10 \fs22 patient to them for nursing care. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri33 \fi360 \expndtw1 \f10 \fs22 e. avoid any abuse of the privilege relationship which exists with patients and of the \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri2032 \fi720 \expndtw-3 \f10 \fs22 privilege access allowed to their property, residence or workplace. \plain\par\sl-263\fs26\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li2420 \ri3698 \fi1668 \expndtw-9 \b \f10 \fs22 ARTICLE IV \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri2441 \fi2400 \expndtw-5 \b \f10 \fs22 {\ul R}{\ul E}{\ul G}{\ul I}{\ul S}{\ul T}{\ul E}{\ul R}{\ul E}{\ul D}{\ul }{\ul N}{\ul U}{\ul R}{\ul S}{\ul E}{\ul S}{\ul }{\ul A}{\ul N}{\ul D}{\ul }{\ul C}{\ul O}{\ul -}{\ul W}{\ul O}{\ul R}{\ul K}{\ul E}{\ul R}{\ul S} \plain\par\sl-299\fs30\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri7249 \expndtw-8 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 11. \plain\par\sl-283\fs28\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri6807 \expndtw-5 \b \f10 \fs22 Ethical Principles \plain\par\sl-254\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri35 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 1. The Registered Nurse is in solidarity with other members of the healthcare team in working \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri5592 \fi359 \expndtw-7 \f10 \fs22 for the patient's best interest. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri38 \expndtw1 \f10 \fs22 2. The Registered Nurse maintains collegial and collaborative working relationship with \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri4335 \fi359 \expndtw-3 \f10 \fs22 colleagues and other health care providers. \plain\par\sl-297\fs30\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri7249 \expndtw-8 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 12. \plain\par\sl-249\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri5920 \expndtw-4 \b \f10 \fs22 Guidelines to be observed: \plain\expndtw-5 \b \f10 \fs22 REGISTERED Nurses must \plain\par\sl-256\fs26\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri33 \fi359 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 a.\i maintain their professional role/identity while working with other members of the health \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li379 \ri7316 \fi359 \expndtw-14 \i \f10 \fs22 team. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri34 \fi359 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 b.\i conform with group activities as those of a health team should be based on acceptable, \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li379 \ri5763 \fi359 \expndtw-4 \i \f10 \fs22 ethico-legal statndards. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri35 \fi360 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 c.\i contribute to the professional growth and development of other members of the health \plain\par

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\pard\sl-254 \li379 \ri7316 \fi359 \expndtw-14 \i \f10 \fs22 team. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li379 \ri3564 \expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 d.\i actively participate in professional organizations\i0 . \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li379 \ri3110 \expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 e.\i not act in any manner prejudicial to other professions. \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li379 \ri34 \expndtw1 \f10 \fs22 f.\i honor and safeguard the reputation and dignity of the members of nursing and other \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li739 \ri34 \expndtw-1 \i \f10 \fs22 professions; refrain from making unfair and unwarranted comments or criticisms on their \plain\expndtw0 \i \f10 \fs22 competence, conduct, and procedures; or not do anything that will bring discredit to a \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li739 \ri2536 \expndtw-3 \i \f10 \fs22 colleague and to any member of other professions. PRC-BN \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri4553 \fi360 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 g.\i respect the rights of their co-workers.

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10 \fs22 SECTION 13.

\par\plain\sl-283\fs28\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri6807 \expndtw-5 \b \f10 \fs22 Ethical Principles \plain\par\sl-254\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri37 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 1. The preservation of life, respect for human rights, and promotion of healthy environment \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri4117 \fi359 \expndtw-3 \f10 \fs22 shall be a commitment of a Registered Nurse. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri33 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 2. The establishment of linkages with the public in promoting local, national, and international \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li380 \ri34 \expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 efforts to meet health and social needs of the people as a contributing member of society is \plain\expndtw-3 \f10 \fs22 a noble concern of a Registered Nurse. \plain\par\sl-295\fs29\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li20 \ri7249 \expndtw-8 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 14. \plain\par\sl-254\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li20 \ri5920 \expndtw-4 \b \f10 \fs22 Guidelines to be observed: \plain\expndtw-5 \b \f10 \fs22 REGISTERED Nurses must \plain\par\sl-254\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri34 \fi360 \expndtw1 \f10 \fs22 a.\i be conscious of their obligations as citizens and, as such, be involved in community \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li380 \ri6953 \fi359 \expndtw-9 \i \f10 \fs22 concerns. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri33 \fi360 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 b.\i be equipped with knowledge of health resources within the community, and take roles in \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li380 \ri6061 \fi360 \expndtw-5 \i \f10 \fs22 primary health care. \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri37 \fi360 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 c.\i actively participate in programs, projects, and activities that respond to the problems of \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li380 \ri7139 \fi359 \expndtw-9 \i \f10 \fs22 society. \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li380 \ri436 \expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 d.\i lead their lives in conformity with the principles of right conduct and proper decorum. \plain\expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 e.\i project an image that will uplift the nursing profession at all times. \plain\par\sl-278\fs28\par\sl-240\fs24\par\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li2225 \ri3700 \fi1862 \expndtw-9 \b \f10 \fs22 ARTICLE VI \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri2244 \fi2205 \expndtw-5 \b \f10 \fs22 {\ul R}{\ul E}{\ul G}{\ul I}{\ul S}{\ul T}{\ul E}{\ul R}{\ul E}{\ul D}{\ul }{\ul N}{\ul U}{\ul R}{\ul S}{\ul E}{\ul S}{\ul }{\ul A}{\ul N}{\ul D}{\ul }{\ul T}{\ul H}{\ul E}{\ul }{\ul P}{\ul R}{\ul O}{\ul F}{\ul E}{\ul S}{\ul S}{\ul I}{\ul O}{\ul N} \plain\par\sl-297\fs30\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri7249 \expndtw-8 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 15. \plain\par\sl-285\fs29\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri6741 \expndtw-5 \b \f10 \fs22 Ethical

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Principles: \plain\par\sl-256\fs26\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri319 \expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 1. Maintenance of loyalty to the nursing profession and preservation of its integrity are ideal. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri34 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 2. Compliance with the by-laws of the accredited professional organization (PNA), and other \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri717 \fi360 \expndtw-2 \f10 \fs22 professional organizations of which the Registered Nurse is a member is a lofty duty. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri37 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 3. Commitment to continual learning and active participation in the development and growth of \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri4192 \fi359 \expndtw-3 \f10 \fs22 the profession are commendable obligations. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri37 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 4. Contribution to the improvement of the socio-economic conditions and general welfare of \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri1544 \fi360 \expndtw-2 \f10 \fs22 nurses through appropriate legislation is a practice and a visionary mission.

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\par\column\plain\sl-256\fs26\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri1914 \expndtw-3 \i \f10 \fs22 be members of the\b Accredited Professional Organization (PNA). \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri3530 \expndtw-3 \i \f10 \fs22 strictly adhere to the nursing standards. PRC-BN \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li0 \ri1140 \expndtw-2 \i \f10 \fs22 participate actively in the growth and development of the nursing profession. \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li0 \ri33 \expndtw1 \i \f10 \fs22 strive to secure equitable socio-economic and work conditions in nursing through \plain\expndtw-3 \i \f10 \fs22 appropriate legislation and other means.

\par\sect\sectd\sbknone\plain\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri2704 \fi360 \expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 e.\i assert for the implementation of labor and work standards. \plain\par\sl-261\fs26\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-254 \li2412 \ri3672 \fi1644 \expndtw-8 \b \f10 \fs22 ARTICLE VII \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri2192 \fi2392 \expndtw-4 \b \f10 \fs22 {\ul A}{\ul D}{\ul M}{\ul I}{\ul N}{\ul I}{\ul S}{\ul T}{\ul R}{\ul A}{\ul T}{\ul I}{\ul V}{\ul E}{\ul }{\ul P}{\ul E}{\ul N}{\ul A}{\ul L}{\ul T}{\ul I}{\ul E}{\ul S}{\ul ,}{\ul }{\ul R}{\ul E}{\ul P}{\ul E}{\ul A}{\ul L}{\ul I}{\ul N}{\ul G} \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri2912 \fi3194 \expndtw-5 \b \f10 \fs22 {\ul C}{\ul L}{\ul A}{\ul U}{\ul S}{\ul E}{\ul ,}{\ul }{\ul A}{\ul N}{\ul D}{\ul }{\ul E}{\ul F}{\ul F}{\ul E}{\ul C}{\ul T}{\ul I}{\ul V}{\ul I}{\ul T}{\ul Y} \plain\par\sl-297\fs30\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri7249 \expndtw-8 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 17. \plain\par\sl-254\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri34 \expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 The Certificate of Registration of Registered Nurse shall either be revoked or suspended for \plain\expndtw0 \f10 \fs22 violation of any provisions of this Code pursuant to Sec. 23 (f), Art. IV of R. A. No. 9173 and \plain\expndtw-2 \f10 \fs22 Sec. 23 (f), Rule III of Board Res. No. 425, Series of 2003, the IRR. \plain\par\sl-295\fs29\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri7249 \expndtw-8 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 18. \plain\par\sl-256\fs26\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri36 \expndtw1 \f10 \fs22 The Amended Code of Ethics promulgated pursuant to R. A. No. 877 and P.D. No. 223 is \plain\expndtw-3 \f10 \fs22 accordingly repealed or superseded by the herein Code. \plain\par\sl-297\fs30\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri7249 \expndtw-8 \b \f10 \fs22 SECTION 19. \plain\par\sl-251\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri33 \expndtw-1 \f10 \fs22 This Code of Ethics for Nurses shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from its full and c

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omplete \plain\expndtw-2 \f10 \fs22 publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspapers of general circulation. \plain\par\sl-309\fs31\par\sl-240\fs24\par\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri3726 \expndtw-3 \f10 \fs22 Done in the City of Manila, this 14th day of July, 2004. \plain\par\sl-271\fs27\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-249 \li3384 \ri3542 \fi532 \expndtw-5 \f10 \fs22 (original signed) \plain\par\pard\sl-249 \li19 \ri3067 \fi3364 \expndtw-6 \b \f10 \fs22 EUFEMIA F. OCTAVIANO \plain\par\pard\sl-256 \li3917 \ri3818 \fi304 \expndtw-10 \f10 \fs22 Chairman \plain\par\sl-251\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li3276 \ri3542 \fi640 \expndtw-5 \f10 \fs22 (original signed) \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li19 \ri3296 \fi3256 \expndtw-6 \b \f10 \fs22 REMEDIOS L. FERNANDEZ \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li19 \ri4317 \fi4276 \expndtw-13 \f10 \fs22 Member \plain\par\sl-270\fs27\par\sl-240\fs24\par\pard\pard\sl-220 \li19 \ri34 \fi9249 \expndtw-13 \f10 \fs22 6

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\plain\par\pard\sl-249 \li3416 \ri3272 \fi201 \expndtw-6 \b \f10 \fs22 ANESIA B. DIONISIO \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li3917 \ri4317 \fi379 \expndtw-13 \f10 \fs22 Member \plain\par\sl-254\fs25\par\pard\pard\sl-251 \li3416 \ri3542 \fi501 \expndtw-5 \f10 \fs22 (original signed) \plain\par\pard\sl-251 \li3416 \ri3437 \expndtw-6 \b \f10 \fs22 FLORENCE C. CAWAON \plain\par\pard\sl-254 \li3416 \ri4317 \fi880 \expndtw-13 \f10 \fs22 Member

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