Working as a nurse is regulated by law. At the turn of 2011 and 2012 the legislature made several regulatory changes that, by introducing new
powers and responsibilities, have impact on the rules of professional conduct for nurses. The analysis of the particular acts of law allowed
for a summary of the new or the revised rules of conduct. This paper makes an attempt to systematize the modifications of the law, bearing
in mind the aspect of usefulness for the practical use.