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.
Decoding the Code– A New Online Learning Series!
Explore each provision of the Code with the new Decoding the Code educational series and be empowered to navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare with confidence and resilience. Enroll now !
Provision 1 – Learn how to navigate ethical challenges while practicing with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity and worth of every individual.
Provision 2 – Deepen your understanding of prioritizing care for individuals, families, and communities with integrity and professionalism.
Provision 3 – Strengthen your ability to establish trust and advocate for the rights, health, and safety of those you serve.
Additional courses launching soon.
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