Ethics
1 Integrates the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements and the Code of Ethics for the School Nurse to guide nursing practice and articulate the moral foundation of school nursing.
2 Demonstrates commitment to self-reflection, self-care, and ethical competence through continued personal and professional development.
3 Integrates caring, kindness, social justice, and respect for the inherent autonomy, dignity, worth, and unique attributes of all people into nursing practice and policy.
4 Promotes student and family engagement in informed decision-making and self- determination.
5 Utilizes ethics guidance or resources in situations where the rights of the student and parent conflict with evidence-based practice.
6 Demonstrates their primary commitment is to the student regardless of setting, situation, or institutional policy.
7 Maintains therapeutic relationships and professional boundaries.
8 Safeguards the privacy and confidentiality of students, their data and information within ethical, legal, and regulatory parameters (i.e., Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act [FERPA] and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]).
9 Contributes to the establishment and maintenance of an ethical environment that is conducive to safe, quality health care in the educational setting.
10 Collaborates with other health professionals and the public to protect human rights, promote health diplomacy, enhance cultural sensitivity and congruence, and reduce health disparities.
