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Ethics in nursing: Progress on national nursing ethics summit
Binu Koirala1, Patricia M Davidson1, Cynda H Rushton1
1Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD.
Nursing Outlook
|November 15, 2021
Summary
A 2014 summit aimed to advance nursing ethics in the US. A 5-year follow-up study found progress in education and scholarship, but more investment is needed for research, evidence-based practice, and policy.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Ethics
- Healthcare Policy
- Professional Development
Background:
- The 2014 National Nursing Ethics Summit established a roadmap for advancing nursing ethics in the United States.
- This study evaluates the longitudinal impact of the summit's recommendations over a five-year period.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess changes and progress in nursing ethics over five years.
- To identify key recommendations for enhancing nursing ethics in education, practice, research, scholarship, and policy.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods, cross-sectional study design was employed.
- Data were collected from nineteen participants representing fifteen institutions via survey.
Main Results:
- A majority of participants reported significant efforts in promoting nursing ethics education (84%) and contributing to scholarship (74%).
- Respondents also indicated success in creating sustained environments for ethical practice (63%) and developing new initiatives (58%).
Conclusions:
- While progress has been made, further investment is crucial for a robust nursing ethics research agenda.
- Enhancing evidence-based practice, developing supportive policy initiatives, and strengthening infrastructure are essential for addressing contemporary ethical challenges in nursing.
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