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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Leadership
    • Healthcare Ethics
    • Professional Development

    Background:

    • New nurse leaders may not anticipate ethical challenges in their practice.
    • The COVID-19 pandemic intensified ethical dilemmas for nurse leaders.
    • Ethical issues span both patient care and the work environment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify ethical dilemmas faced by nurse leaders.
    • To inform professional development for nurse leaders.
    • To address challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Main Methods:

    • Ethical dilemmas were identified within a leadership class setting.
    • Dilemmas were categorized into patient care and work environment issues.
    • Qualitative analysis of leadership practice challenges.

    Main Results:

    • Two primary categories of ethical dilemmas were identified: patient care and work environment.
    • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly worsened these ethical challenges.
    • New leaders require support in navigating complex ethical situations.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse leaders need enhanced foresight regarding ethical dilemmas.
    • Professional development programs must incorporate robust ethical dilemma training.
    • Targeted education is essential for effective leadership in healthcare.