Legal & Ethics
Ethical Issues in Healthcare
High ethical standards are essential in healthcare. Four fundamental principles lay the foundation for healthcare ethics. Autonomy honors patients’ right to make their own decisions.…
The BON discipline cascade
Understanding that disciplinary action can be complex helps nurses protect themselves. Takeaways: Nurses facing licensure investigation/discipline must be represented by attorneys with expertise in…
Promoting advance care planning
After my husband died from cancer, I vowed to use my nursing knowledge and role to help future patients with end-of-life decision making. Does…
When #NursesVote, policy changes
In recognition of National Voter Registration Day in September and in advance of next year’s presidential election, the American Nurses Association (ANA) launched its…
Supporting patients with end-of-life conversations
I’m an operating room RN who has worked in a hospital environment for over 25 years. Five years ago, my husband died from pancreatic…
Problem of psychiatric patient ED boarding
Leaders can advocate for changes to reduce ED boarding and crowding. IN SEPTEMBER 2012, in Update 2 to the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals, The…
Ethical Issues in Healthcare
High ethical standards are essential in healthcare. Four fundamental principles lay the foundation for healthcare ethics. Autonomy honors patients’ right to make their…
The BON discipline cascade
Understanding that disciplinary action can be complex helps nurses protect themselves. Takeaways: Nurses facing licensure investigation/discipline must be represented by attorneys with…
Promoting advance care planning
After my husband died from cancer, I vowed to use my nursing knowledge and role to help future patients with end-of-life decision…
When #NursesVote, policy changes
In recognition of National Voter Registration Day in September and in advance of next year’s presidential election, the American Nurses Association (ANA)…
Supporting patients with end-of-life conversations
I’m an operating room RN who has worked in a hospital environment for over 25 years. Five years ago, my husband died…
Problem of psychiatric patient ED boarding
Leaders can advocate for changes to reduce ED boarding and crowding. IN SEPTEMBER 2012, in Update 2 to the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for…
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