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Pamela N Clarke¹

¹University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, USA.

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|September 17, 2020

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During the corona pandemic, nurses were hailed as heroes but faced moral injustice due to inadequate protective gear. This paper reflects on nursing knowledge and ethical practice during crises.

Keywords:

coronavirus moral injustice nursing knowledge nursing practice pandemic

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Nursing Science
Ethics in Healthcare
Pandemic Response

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted public appreciation for nurses, often labeling them 'heroes'.
This period underscored critical issues in healthcare practice and ethical considerations.
Nurses' dedication was evident despite facing unprecedented challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To reflect on the nature of nursing knowledge as practice.
To examine the ethical implications of public praise versus material support for nurses.
To address the moral injustice concerning the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline nurses.

Main Methods:

Qualitative reflection and critical analysis of the nursing experience during the pandemic.
Examination of ethical principles in the context of healthcare worker safety.
Literature review on nursing ethics and pandemic preparedness.

Main Results:

Public admiration for nurses as 'heroes' contrasted sharply with the lack of essential protective gear.
The absence of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) represents a significant moral injustice.
Nursing knowledge as practice was tested, revealing systemic failures in supporting frontline workers.

Conclusions:

Ethical practice demands that societal appreciation for nurses be matched with tangible support, including adequate personal protective equipment (PPE).
The pandemic exposed a critical need to re-evaluate how healthcare systems value and protect their nursing workforce.
Addressing the moral injustice is crucial for maintaining the integrity and sustainability of the nursing profession.