The American Nurses Association (ANA) is an organization with a strong ethical foundation. Nurses in general are known as an honest and trustworthy profession in the United States. This reputation was created through nursing organizations like the ANA. This document describes the objectives of the ANA and are linked to its ethical principles. The role and importance of the ANA's ethical values ​​are explored. A discussion of ANA culture and ethical decision making is described. The ANA's ethical values ​​and how they support the author's ethical views are explained and endure the ANA's social responsibility to the community. Goals and Ethical Principles of the ANA The goals of the ANA are to provide a unified focus of professional, competent, and ethical care to all patients. Treat each patient with dignity, respect and compassion, free from any personal judgment of race, social or economic status, personal disparities or disregard for health status. The nursing organization is committed to providing equal care to all individuals by focusing primarily on the patient, without regard to external influences, such as the media, family or community. Nurses are responsible for the best well-being of the patient while under treatment. They must respect professional boundaries, include patient and family privacy and confidentiality. Nurses must maintain respect for human dignity and give the utmost consideration to the importance of the patient's best interests. The nurse's duties include the responsibility to follow guidelines and regulations, acting only within the scope of duties that fall within the scope of professional practice. The nursing organization also has a responsibility to the public to maintain awareness and knowledge regarding health and well-being… at the heart of the paper… to the unit of education and well-being and especially to response efforts during disasters. The ANA is there for the welfare and ethical treatment of all humanity. Works CitedAmerican College of Healthcare Executives. (2011). Create an ethical culture within the healthcare organization. Retrieved from http://www.ache.org/policy/environ.cfmInternational Institute for Sustainable Development. (2012). Corporate social responsibility. Retrieved from http://www.iisd.org/business/issues/sr.aspxRakichevikj, G., Strezoska, J., & Najdeska, K. (2010). Professional ethics – Fundamental component of organizational culture. Tourism and Hospitality Management, 1168-1177. Wright, D., Brajtman, S. (2011). Nursing ethics, relational and embodied knowledge: Nursing ethics in the interprofessional team. Vol.18 Number 1, p20-30. SagePublications at EBSCO Host