3. Nurses and the profession
The nurse assumes the major role in determining and
implementing acceptable standards of clinical nursing practice,
management, research and education.
The nurse is active in developing a core of research-based
professional knowledge that supports evidence-based practice.
The nurse is active in developing and sustaining a core of
professional values.
The nurse, acting through the professional organisation,
participates in creating a positive practice environment and
maintaining safe, equitable social and economic working
conditions in nursing