The Code

20.9 maintain the level of health you need to carry out your
professional role, and
20.10 use all forms of spoken, written and digital communication
(including social media and networking sites) responsibly,
respecting the right to privacy of others at all times.
For more guidance on using social media and networking sites, please
visit: www.nmc-uk.org/guidance.
21 Uphold your position as a registered nurse or midwife
To achieve this, you must:
21.1 refuse all but the most trivial gifts, favours or hospitality as
accepting them could be interpreted as an attempt to gain
preferential treatment
21.2 never ask for or accept loans from anyone in your care or
anyone close to them
21.3 act with honesty and integrity in any financial dealings you
have with everyone you have a professional relationship with,
including people in your care
21.4 make sure that any advertisements, publications or published
material you produce or have produced for your professional
services are accurate, responsible, ethical, do not mislead or
exploit vulnerabilities and accurately reflect your relevant
skills, experience and qualifications
21.5 never use your professional status to promote causes that
are not related to health, and
21.6 cooperate with the media only when it is appropriate to do
so, and then always protecting the confidentiality and dignity
of people receiving treatment or care.
Nursing and Midwifery Council