The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) condemns racism of any kind.
ACN wishes to reassure the community that nursing professionals are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and care for patients, regardless of differences in political views.
Nurses are among the most trusted of professional groups, and the idea of harming patients or withholding care for political, race-based, or religious reasons is morally abhorrent to nurses.
The practice of nursing is founded on the principles of equity, inclusion, and respect for diversity.
Nurses abide by the International Council of Nurses' code of ethics, which states nurses are to promote respect for the human rights, values, customs, religious and spiritual beliefs of all; and are to support safety in health care settings.
The public should have confidence that nurses are committed to respecting the dignity and rights of all patients, and looking after all those requiring care with empathy.
