The nurse carries personal responsibility and accountability
for nursing practice, and for maintaining competence by continual
learning.
The nurse maintains a standard of personal health such that the
ability to provide care is not compromised.
The nurse uses judgement regarding individual competence when
accepting and delegating responsibility.
The nurse at all times maintains standards of personal conduct
which reflect well on the profession and enhance its image and
public confidence.
The nurse, in providing care, ensures that use of technology and
scientific advances are compatible with the safety, dignity and
rights of people.
The nurse strives to foster and maintain a practice c