Ethics and Human Rights
Life and death decisions are a part of nursing, and ethics are therefore fundamental to the integrity of the nursing profession. Every day, nurses support each other to fulfill their ethical obligations to patients and the public, but in an ever-changing world – there are increased challenges.
“The Code” is a vital
tool for nurses
now and in the future.
VIEW THE CODE
The ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights
The Center is committed to addressing the complex ethical and human rights issues confronting nurses and designing activities and programs to increase the ethical competence and human rights sensitivity of nurses. Through the Center, ANA's abiding commitment to the human rights dimensions of health care is demonstrated.
The American Nurses Association (ANA) Center for Ethics and Human Rights was established to help nurses navigate ethical and value conflicts, and life and death decisions, many of which are common to everyday practice. The Center develops policy designed to address issues in ethics and human rights at the state, national, and international levels. Through its highly visible information, activities, and programs, the Center promotes the ethical competence and human rights sensitivity of nurses in all practice settings and demonstrates ANA’s abiding commitment to human rights.
2020 Center for Ethics and Human Rights Annual Report
2019 Center for Ethics and Human Rights Annual Report
2018 Center for Ethics and Human Rights Annual Report
2017 Center for Ethics and Human Rights Annual Report
Contact the Center for Ethics and Human Rights at ethics@ana.org