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What is the Code NMC 2018?

By Angel Hume

What is the Code NMC 2018?

The Code presents the professional standards that nurses, midwives and nursing associates must uphold in order to be registered to practise in the UK. It is structured around four themes – prioritise people, practise effectively, preserve safety and promote professionalism and trust.

How do I reference the latest NMC Code?

Subsequent citations can then be given as – the Code (NMC, 2018).

  1. In Reference List:
  2. Format: Author. (Year). Title. Publisher.
  3. • Further example references are available on the APA Style website. Here is the link:

What are NMC codes?

The Code sets out common standards of conduct and behaviour for those on our register. This provides a clear, consistent and positive message to patients, service users and colleagues about what they can expect of those who provide nursing or midwifery care.

What are the 4 P’s of nursing?

It’s based on the 4 P’s of nursing: Pain, Potty, Position and Periphery. This is not to be confused with the 4 P’s of marketing: Product, Price, Place and Promotion.

What happens if you don’t follow the NMC Code?

Not every departure from the Code will raise a fitness to practise issue, but if nurses and midwives do not follow the Code it may give rise to an allegation of misconduct and impaired fitness to practise.

What are the codes of practice NMC?

1 You must treat people as individuals and respect their dignity. 2 You must not discriminate in any way against those in your care. 3 You must treat people kindly and considerately. 4 You must act as an advocate for those in your care, helping them to access relevant health and social care, information and support.

What are the NMC codes?

1 Treat people as individuals and uphold their dignity.

  • 2 Listen to people and respond to their preferences and concerns.
  • 3 Make sure that people’s physical, social and psychological needs.
  • 4 Act in the best interests of people at all times.
  • 5 Respect people’s right to privacy and confidentiality.

    • Is the NMC Code a legal document?

    All our legislation was created under powers in the Health Act 1999, and all of our legislation is secondary legislation. These pieces of legislation work together to form a detailed legal framework that determines how we operate.

    Can nurse Associates give medication?

    Nursing associates, once qualified, will be expected to administer various medications to patients and recognise and respond to any adverse or abnormal reactions. The NMC also states they will be interpreting the results of blood glucose and urinalysis.