Safe, competent and ethical care
Nurses value the ability to provide safe, competent and ethical care that allows them to
fulfill their ethical and professional obligations to the people they serve.
Health and well-being
Nurses value health promotion and well-being and assisting persons to achieve their
optimum level of health in situations of normal health, illness, injury, disability or at the
end of life.
Choice
Nurses respect and promote the autonomy of persons and help them to express their
health needs and values and also to obtain desired information and services so they can
make informed decisions.
Dignity
Nurses recognize and respect the inherent worth of each person and advocate for
respectful treatment of all persons.
Confidentiality
Nurses safeguard information learned in the context of a professional relationship, and
ensure it is shared outside the health-care team only with the person’s informed consent,
or as may be legally required, or where the failure to disclose would cause significant
harm.
Justice
Nurses uphold principles of equity and fairness to assist persons in receiving a share of
health services and resources proportionate to their needs and in promoting social justice.
Accountability
Nurses are answerable for their practice, and they act in a manner consistent with their
professional responsibilities and standards of practice.
Quality Practice Environments
Nurses value and advocate for practice environments that have the organizational
structures and resources necessary to ensure safety, support and respect for all persons in
the work setting.