The Licensed Practical Nurse shall practice, at all times, in an ethical manner by upholding the following principles:

·  Consider as a basic obligation the conservation of life and the prevention of disease;

·  Promote and protect the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of the patient/client and significant others;

·  Fulfill all duties faithfully, efficiently, and safely;

·  Function within the parameters established by the practice act and any other applicable laws or rules;

·  Accept personal responsibility for his/her acts;

·  Maintain the respect and confidence of all members of the health care team, as a valued member of the health care team;

·  Provide conscientious care and charge just remuneration;

·  Hold in confidence all matters coming to his/her knowledge in the practice of his/her profession, and in no way and at no time violate this

confidence beyond professional necessity;

·  Respect professional boundaries and the personal property of all patients/clients;

·  Become acquainted with and respect the religious and cultural beliefs of his/her patient/client and of all people;

·  At all times while in the delivery of direct patient/client care, wear the licensing credentials of the “Licensed Practical Nurse” or the initials

“LPN”;

·  Meet his/her obligation to the patient/client by keeping abreast of current trends in health care through reading and continuing education;

and

·  Actively promote legislation that will meet the safe health needs of its people.