Code of conduct and decision-making framework
General information only, not legal or regulatory advice; check the official NMBA page before applying.
The NMBA Nurse practitioner standards for practice say the NP scope of practice is built on the registered nurse scope of practice. It must meet Australian regulatory and professional requirements, including the Registered nurse standards for practice, the Safety and quality guidelines for nurse practitioners, the Code of conduct for nurses and the International Council of Nurses' Code of ethics for nurses.
Code of conduct for nurses
The Code of conduct for nurses has applied since 1 March 2018. From that date, the NMBA's expectations about professional boundaries are included in the codes of conduct rather than in separate documents. The NMBA also publishes a fact sheet and case studies on applying the codes in practice.
Code of ethics
From 1 March 2018, the International Council of Nurses Code of ethics for nurses is in effect for all nurses in Australia.
Decision-making framework
The Decision-making framework for nursing and midwifery (DMF) supports nurses and midwives to make decisions in practice, particularly about scope of practice and delegation. The current version took effect on 3 February 2020. The NMBA lists the Decision-making framework for nursing and midwifery and a Decision-making framework summary for nursing.
How EndorseMe helps
- When you write case exemplars or shift logs, EndorseMe reminds you to remove anything that could identify a patient.
- The Sim uses fictional patients so you can practise decisions without any real person involved.
- EndorseMe does not interpret the Code for you. Read the NMBA documents and ask your professional body or insurer about your own situation.