Updated 'Scope of Practice' comes into effect 31st October

The recently revised Scope of Nursing & Midwifery Practice Framework, launched in September 2015, will come into effect 31st October 2015.  It replaces the publication produced by An Bord altranais in 2000.

The Scope alongside the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics provide guidance in determining roles and responsibilities for professional practice.

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Recent NMBI Publications

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·       Code of Professional Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives, 2014

·       Practice Standards for Midwives, 2015

·       Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework, 2015

·       Scope of Practice Decision-Making Flowchart, 2015

All available on NMBI website

New Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives

The new Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics has been developed by NMBI and is effective from 10 December 2014.   It replaces the Code of Professional Conduct for Each Nurse and Midwife (2000) and follows an extensive consultation process.

The purpose of the Code is to guide nurses and midwives in their day-to-day practice and help them to understand their professional responsibilities in caring for patients in a safe, ethical and effective way.

Use the links below to read each chapter in the Code.  Alternatively you can download the Code in PDF format (see below):

• Purpose, aims and structure of the Code
• Glossary: words and phrases in the Code
• Principle 1: Respect for the dignity of the person
• Principle 2: Professional responsibility and accountability
• Principle 3: Quality of practice
• Principle 4: Trust and confidentiality
• Principle 5: Collaboration with others
• Subject index and references

Download the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics (PDF 0.3 MB)

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