Board seeks comment on proposed Ethical Standards of Practice for Nurses rule

On March 6, 2025, the State Board of Nursing reviewed its previously proposed rule to establish the American Nurses Association with Interpretive Statements, 2015 Edition as an ethical standard of practice. Identifying the release of the updated Code of Ethics for Nurses, 2025 Edition, the Board voted to amend the previously proposed rule to identify the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, 2025 Edition as an ethical standard of practice for licensees. The rule incorporates the generally accepted Code of Ethics for Nurses, 2025 Edition, Copyright 2025, American Nurses Association, by reference. Pursuant to 32 M.R.S. 2153-A(1), the Board may adopt bylaws, rules for the transaction of the business of the board and the government and management of its affairs, not inconsistent with the laws of this State and of the Unites States, as it considers expedient. Please see the attached document for full details.

Chapter 14 Ethical Standards of Practice