Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Ethical Issues

Ethical Issues

Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical issues can lead to inadequate patient care, compromised therapeutic relationships, and moral distress among healthcare workers.
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:

Ethical Dilemmas I

Ethical Dilemmas I

Ethical dilemmas in nursing are of utmost importance, as they often arise from the tension between adhering to core ethical principles and the practical realities of healthcare delivery. These dilemmas require nurses to navigate complex situations where competing ethical considerations pull them in different directions.
Let us explore some examples to understand the potentially complex moral decisions nurses face.
Take the case of caring for minors, particularly in areas related to reproductive...

Aims Of Nursing

Aims Of Nursing

Nursing involves independent, cooperative, person-centered care for people of all ages, families, groups, and communities. Nurses assist the sick or the well person in all settings. Nursing includes promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for ill, disabled, and dying people. Health promotion encourages people to take responsibility for their health. It focuses on the healthy behavior of individuals, families, and the community and the factors that impact their health. Examples of...

Current Trends in Nursing I

Current Trends in Nursing I

Current trends in nursing include:

Current Trends in Nursing II

Current Trends in Nursing II

Trends in nursing are multifactorial and associated with changes in society, within the nursing profession, and in other professions. Notably, telehealth and remote nursing contribute to successful healthcare delivery for numerous patients and help reduce stress for nurses due to nursing shortages. Nurses can reach patients, monitor their conditions, and interact with them using computers, audio, visual accessories, and telephones—for example, remote patient monitoring systems. Likewise,...

The Professional Nurse

The Professional Nurse

Professional nurses are not limited to bedside care and are taking roles of greater responsibility. A nurse should have a knowledge-based practice, including personal, theoretical, procedural, cultural, and reflexive knowledge. Additionally, nurses must be competent in cognitive, technical, interpersonal, and ethical/legal skills. Some of the best attributes of successful nurses include the following:
Communication skills: These are critical characteristics, especially speaking and listening.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Building an Onco-Hospitalist: Identifying Hospitalist Perceptions of Care Gaps for Inpatient Oncology Patients.

The American journal of hospice & palliative care·2026

Same author

Factors Associated with Higher NBME Practice and Shelf Exam Scores in the Internal Medicine Clerkship.

Medical science educator·2026

Same author

Internal Medicine Student Chief Elective.

The clinical teacher·2024

Same author

Weight Loss Medications: Stigma and Shortages.

The American journal of nursing·2024

Same author

R.I.M.E. and reason: multi-station OSCE enhancement to neutralize grade inflation.

Medical education online·2024

Same author

Abortion Care in the Dobbs Era.

The American journal of nursing·2024

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 19, 2025

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Aesthetic Nursing: Challenges and Rewards.

The American Journal of Nursing

|July 25, 2024

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

This study explores the expanding opportunities within nursing, highlighting its growth as a dynamic and evolving profession. Discover the latest advancements and career trajectories available for nurses in this vital healthcare field.

More Related Videos

Endoscopic Bilateral Nipple-sparing Mastectomy via a Single Axillary Incision with Immediate Pre-pectoral Implant-based Breast Reconstruction

Endoscopic Bilateral Nipple-sparing Mastectomy via a Single Axillary Incision with Immediate Pre-pectoral Implant-based Breast Reconstruction

Published on: May 17, 2024

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Published on: May 31, 2021

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 19, 2025

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Endoscopic Bilateral Nipple-sparing Mastectomy via a Single Axillary Incision with Immediate Pre-pectoral Implant-based Breast Reconstruction

Endoscopic Bilateral Nipple-sparing Mastectomy via a Single Axillary Incision with Immediate Pre-pectoral Implant-based Breast Reconstruction

Published on: May 17, 2024

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

Published on: May 31, 2021

Area of Science:

Nursing Science
Healthcare Professions

Background:

The nursing profession is experiencing significant expansion.
Increasing demand for skilled nursing professionals across various healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To delineate the growing landscape of nursing.
To identify emerging specializations and career pathways for nurses.

Main Methods:

Literature review of current nursing trends.
Analysis of workforce data and projected needs.
Surveys of nursing professionals on career development.

Main Results:

Identification of key growth areas in nursing, such as telehealth, geriatrics, and critical care.
Increased demand for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).
Emergence of new roles focused on patient advocacy and health informatics.

Conclusions:

Nursing offers a diverse and expanding range of career opportunities.
Continuous learning and specialization are crucial for career advancement in nursing.
The profession is adapting to meet evolving healthcare demands.