Coming July 14
CNA is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Code of Ethics for Nurses, a revamped ethical framework applying to all categories of nurses (licensed and registered practical nurses, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and registered psychiatric nurses).
This updated Code emphasizes several new key areas, including:
- Reconciliation and anti-racism: a foundational value with strong language addressing the impact of colonization and systemic inequities
- Nurse well-being: new expectations for self-care, resilience, and psychologically safe workplaces
- Contemporary challenges: explicit ethical guidance for MAID, harm reduction, gender-affirming care, and more
- Leadership: ethical obligations in formal and informal leadership roles
- Modernized language: clearer, more inclusive terminology
The 2025 Code is organized around seven core values with guiding principles, context for practice, and ethical responsibilities. This replaces the previous two-part format.