April 2004

 As a member of the Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses:

•  I will fulfill my obligations to society in a professional, competent manner.

•  I will hold in confidence all matters coming to my knowledge in the performance of my duties, and in no way and at no time will this confidence be violated.  

• I will respect and protect the beliefs and personal convictions of all individuals under my care regardless of religion, culture, nationality, race, colour, creed, age, sexual orientation or status.  

• I will strive for the promotion of health and I will show empathy and compassion towards the alleviation of suffering and the treatment of disease.  

• I will respect, promote and protect the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of the individual and their families and friends. 

• I will work cooperatively and collaboratively with my colleagues, other health care professionals, and others associated with the health care system.  

• It is my professional responsibility to ensure my knowledge and skills are maintained, and that my professional association maintains high standards in response to current and technological changes to provide quality health care.  

• I will recognize my professional limitations and draw upon the expertise of other disciplines in the provision of high quality nursing care.  

• I will, as a Licensed Practical Nurse, continually strive to uphold and maintain high standards.

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