Groups norms that strive to enhance nursing as a profession are shared expectations and behaviours within the nursing community that support professionalism, collaboration and hight standards of care. these norms include: Accountability- nurses take responsibility for their actions, collaboration-team work with colleagues, advocacy- supporting patient's right and acting in their best interest, respect- valuing patient's dignity, cultural differences and colleague's roles and contribution. these norms promote a positive work environment, improve patient outcomes and strengthen the integrity and credibility of the nursing profession.