es at present (South Carolina 2004). It has been in operation for more than a century and the largest single organization of health care provider in the world (South Carolina Nurse). It is guided by a Code of Ethics. This Code pledges service with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the client without regard for economic status, personalities or the nature of the health problem. It pledges to protect the client's right to privacy in keeping confidential information. Its members are sworn to deliver competent, ethical and legal practice to insure the health and safety of the public. Each member is responsible and accountable for every judgment and action she takes, based on individual competence and consultation. She contributes to the development of the profession and participates in overall activities towards that development. She contributes to the carrying out and improvement of the standards of nursing. She contributes her part in establishing and maintaining high-quality employment conditions in nursing care. She does her part in clearing up and protecting the profession from misinformation and misinterpretation so as to maintain the integrity of the profession. And she collaborates with other members of the health professions and citizens in meeting or filling the needs of the public in the community and national levels (American Nurses Association).
             The ANA Framework and Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Functions
             The ANA's Code of Ethics guides every nurse-member in insuring the rights of the client and the nurse's are protected (Javier 2007). It contains rules and standards in maintaining and eliciting ethical behavior expected of practicing nurses in their professional setting. It also directs decision-making, especially on ethical matters, in a way, which induces self-reflection and self-evaluation on one's nursing practice as well as review by peers. The Code also inclu...