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Lorretta C Krautscheid1, Justin Britton, Carol Craig
1Lorretta C. Krautscheid, PhD, RN, is Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Portland, Oregon. Justin Britton, BSN, RN, is Undergraduate Research Assistant, School of Nursing, University of Portland, Oregon. Carol Craig, PhD, FNP, FNP, RN, is Professor, School of Nursing, University of Portland, Oregon.
Abstract:
Novice post-licensure nurses are frequently exposed to microethical nursing practice problems during their first 24 months of formative practice. Often, novice nurses trust the advice of experienced nurse coworkers, deferring to such advice even when they know the advice contradicts evidence-based practice. This study revealed the prevalence of deference behaviors and associated rationale. Study findings emphasize the importance of incorporating conflict management, effective communication techniques, ethical frameworks, and EBP standards within pre- and post-licensure education.
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