Who publishes the Code of Ethics used as an ethical framework for nursing?

• A. American Nurses Association
• B. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
• C. Institute of Medicine
• D. World Health Organization

Answer: (A)

The Code of Ethics used as an ethical framework for nursing is published by the American Nurses Association. This code lays out the ethical obligations and professional responsibilities of nurses, guiding decisions around patient advocacy, confidentiality, informed consent, and professional boundaries across all care settings. It serves as a reference point for daily practice, helping nurses navigate ethical dilemmas and uphold standards of care.

The other organizations play different roles: the National Council of State Boards of Nursing focuses on licensure and regulation, the Institute of Medicine (now the National Academy of Medicine) issues broad health care and workforce recommendations, and the World Health Organization provides international health guidance. None of them publishes a nursing-specific Code of Ethics for everyday professional use in the way the ANA does.