When laws and nursing ethics collide
I live in a state that restricts access to certain healthcare services, and in some cases requires me to report things that will compromise…
Legal & Ethics
Nurse safety in the era of open notes
Patients now have access to clinical notes that show the full names of staff members involved in their care. Considering the level of violence…
Proper documentation protects patients and your license
Nursing documentation plays a critical role in healthcare. Errors or incomplete information can affect data accuracy and ultimately best practices. Improper documentation also can…
Implementing safe discharges for patients without homes
A recently discharged elderly homeless patient died near the hospital in which I work. We’re discharging more elderly patients to the streets because shelter…
The unintended consequences of workplace violence policies
I work in pediatric acute care in a racially diverse setting. I’m worried about an emerging pattern
regarding our organization’s zero-tolerance policy involving workplace…
Responding during an active shooter situation
One of the hospitals in our system recently
experienced an active shooter. The nursing
staff reached out to our ethics team
expressing concerns that…
Nursing ethics and shared governance model
Through shared governance, nurses are encouraged to participate in organizational decision-making to satisfy professional obligations. Incorporating ethical competence and professional development into everyday nursing…
Navigating competing ethical and civil-legal obligations
I’m a school nurse at an elementary school where I’ve cared for a student with an ongoing illness who now has been enrolled in…
Conflict about pain relief at the end of life
I have a cousin who was diagnosed 5 months ago with end-stage liver cancer. The cancer has progressed at a rapid pace, and as…
Rising to the challenge of self-care
I’ve worked in a hospital as a nurse for the past couple of years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trying to balance my family and…
The impact of restrictive laws on patient care
The polarized conflict surrounding healthcare for
certain populations has created an environment of rapid and significant change in laws across the
country. This intersection…
Dealing with POLST and long-term care
I’m a new RN on the night shift at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) in California. The admissions clerk, who isn’t a healthcare professional,…
When laws and nursing ethics collide
I live in a state that restricts access to certain healthcare services, and in some cases requires me to report things that…
Nurse safety in the era of open notes
Patients now have access to clinical notes that show the full names of staff members involved in their care. Considering the level…
Proper documentation protects patients and your license
Nursing documentation plays a critical role in healthcare. Errors or incomplete information can affect data accuracy and ultimately best practices. Improper documentation…
Implementing safe discharges for patients without homes
A recently discharged elderly homeless patient died near the hospital in which I work. We’re discharging more elderly patients to the streets…
The unintended consequences of workplace violence policies
I work in pediatric acute care in a racially diverse setting. I’m worried about an emerging pattern
regarding our organization’s zero-tolerance policy…
Responding during an active shooter situation
One of the hospitals in our system recently
experienced an active shooter. The nursing
staff reached out to our ethics team
expressing…
Nursing ethics and shared governance model
Through shared governance, nurses are encouraged to participate in organizational decision-making to satisfy professional obligations. Incorporating ethical competence and professional development into…
Navigating competing ethical and civil-legal obligations
I’m a school nurse at an elementary school where I’ve cared for a student with an ongoing illness who now has been…
Conflict about pain relief at the end of life
I have a cousin who was diagnosed 5 months ago with end-stage liver cancer. The cancer has progressed at a rapid pace,…
Rising to the challenge of self-care
I’ve worked in a hospital as a nurse for the past couple of years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trying to balance my…
The impact of restrictive laws on patient care
The polarized conflict surrounding healthcare for
certain populations has created an environment of rapid and significant change in laws across the
country.…
Dealing with POLST and long-term care
I’m a new RN on the night shift at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) in California. The admissions clerk, who isn’t a…
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