Position Statement

Code of Ethics for the CRNA

Last AANA revision: 2018

Our paraphrased summary. The text below is our own condensed phrasing for board review, derived from the AANA Practice Manual document of the same name. The AANA document is the authoritative source — read it on aana.com for legally-binding language.

Six core ethical principles guiding CRNA conduct: respect for patient autonomy, professional responsibility, professional development, professional collaboration, advocacy, and stewardship.

Key points

1.Autonomy + informed consent + cultural competence
2.Truth-telling, integrity, confidentiality
3.Maintain competence + lifelong learning
4.Self-regulation + report unsafe practice
5.Advocate for safe patient care + the profession
6.Just stewardship of resources

This is an exam-prep summary, not a substitute for the full AANA document. Read the source at aana.com for authoritative wording. Education only.