Common-sense ethics in administrative decision making. Part II, Proactive steps

This article is the second in a two-part study on common-sense ethics. In Part 1 (October 1991 JONA), the authors presented preparatory steps for the nurse administrator to consider in the management of diverse ethical issues. In Part 2, the authors delineate proactive steps to facilitate the resolution of administrative problems with economic, social, and ethical dimensions. They apply the model to the problem of the nursing shortage. Although no guarantees are assured in following the steps, decision making may be facilitated during the ethical conflict.