Which statement is true about Bon Resolution 220?

• A. It is the Code of Ethics for nurses
• B. It is the Nursing Act of 1991
• C. It regulates physician licensure
• D. It is a hospital policy

Answer: (A)

Bon Resolution 220 is the Code of Ethics for Nurses. It sets the ethical standards that guide how nurses should behave in practice, covering duties to patients and families, colleagues, and society, and emphasizing principles like confidentiality, informed consent, advocacy, competence, and accountability. This is a professional guideline that shapes behavior across settings, not a law that creates licensure or a hospital’s internal rules. The Nursing Act would address licensure and scope of practice; physician licensure is handled by medical boards; and hospital policies are determined by individual facilities. Therefore, this resolution correctly identifies the ethical framework nurses follow.