The nursing code of ethics has a very standard definition. It is the basis for how nurses should guide their conduct by making the right decision regarding ethical issues. According to the National Student Nurses Association, “nursing students have a responsibility to society to learn the academic theory and clinical skills necessary to provide nursing care” (2003). In the clinical setting nurses have many responsibilities while caring for a sick patient, they have an obligation to practice their profession with compassion, love and respect for the uniqueness of each patient, as nurses we should not deny care to a patient at Because of their economic status, skin color, race, or the nature of their health problems, we are here to help people in need, especially those from the most sensitive populations. The NSNA says the code of conduct is based on the understanding that practicing nursing as a student is an agreement that trust and honesty depend on us from society. The announcement of the code has provided guidance to the nursing student in personal development on an ethical foundation and is not limited to the academic or clinical environment but can help in the holistic development of a person. (National Student Nurses Association, 2003) One of the goals of nursing is to respect the human rights, values, and customs of the patient, his or her family, and the community as a whole. The International Council of Nurses states that nursing practice can be defined generally as a dynamic, caring, and helping relationship in which the nurse helps the client achieve and maintain optimal health. As healthcare professionals, we have some basic responsibilities such as promoting health, preventing disease… middle of the paper… pending. Every decision is made collaboratively; includes someone else in the healthcare field. Thanks to the code of ethics, nurses maintain a balanced perception and vision regarding challenging decisions. Works CitedAmerican Nurses Association, Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, Washington, DC, ANA Publications, 2001. Garrett, T. M., Baillie, H. W., & Garrett, R. M. (2010). Healthcare ethics: principles and problems (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. International Council of Nurses (2006). The ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses Retrieved June 2 from http://www.icn.ch/images/stories/documents/about/icncode_english.pdfNSNA (2003). Code of Ethics for Nursing Students Part I: Code of Professional Ethics. Retrieved June 26, 2011, from: http//www.nsnsa.orgpdf/pubs_CodeofProfessionalConduct.pdf