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    • Nursing Ethics
    • Bioethics
    • Healthcare Professional Development

    Background:

    • Variability in clinical nurses' ethical competence contributes to moral distress and turnover.
    • Ethical challenges are prevalent in everyday nursing practice.
    • A need exists for structured support in applying ethical principles.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and pilot a competency validation program for nurses.
    • To enhance nurses' integration of ethical concepts into practice.
    • To address moral distress and improve retention through ethical competence.

    Main Methods:

    • A Nursing Code of Ethics-based competency validation program was developed.
    • The program was piloted on an inpatient surgical unit.
    • Expert teams in bioethics and nursing ethics collaborated on the program.

    Main Results:

    • The pilot program demonstrated value in supporting ethical practice.
    • Challenges were identified in implementing the program.
    • Focused efforts can aid nurses in integrating ethics into daily work.

    Conclusions:

    • Competency validation programs can enhance ethical practice in nursing.
    • Addressing ethical competence is crucial for mitigating moral distress and turnover.
    • Continued development and support are needed for ethical nursing practice.