Ana code of ethics the american nurses associations

ANA Code of Ethics
The American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Code of Ethics provides a
pathway for nurses to use to aid in ethical analysis and decision-
making. It is a non-negotiable standard code that all nurses should
know and follow. There are 9 provisions identified in the Code of Ethics,
and two in particular that relates directly to continuing education,
staying current with practice, and personal and professional growth.
Provision 5 in the Code of Ethics states that the nurse owes the same
duties to self as to others including the responsibility to preserve
integrity and safety, to maintain competence, and to continue personal
and professional growth (ANA, 2001).
Provision 7 states that the nurse participates in the advancement of the
profession through contributions of practice, education, administration
and knowledge development (ANA, 2001).

ANA Code of Ethics and Continuing
Education
Pros:
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Competency
● Expands knowledge and nursing skills
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Guides better decision making
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Professional and personal growth
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Current best practice
Cons:
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Time commitment
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Financial commitment

Conclusion
Team Purple’s position on
mandatory continuing education
is indifferent. Some are for
mandatory continuing education
and some are against. Some
feel that education done on the
job is sufficient enough.

References
Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary-Based Linkages (ACUCBL). (n.d.). Continuing Education, Professional
Development, and Lifelong Learning for the 21st Century Health Care Workforce 11th Annual Report to the Secretary of
Health and Human Services and the U.S. Congress. Retrieved June 14, 2019, from
Ainsley, J., & Francis, K. (2011). Mandatory continuing professional education: What is the prognosis? Collegian, 18, 131-
136. Retrieved June 18, 2019, from (11)00019-9/pdf
American Nurses Association. (2001). Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. Retrieved June 23, 2019,