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Nurses' reflections on ethical decision making: implications for leaders

C Blake1, R E Guare

  • 1New York University, New York City, USA.

The Journal of the New York State Nurses' Association
|June 6, 1998
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Nurses in hospitals face ethical dilemmas, balancing ideal actions with reality. They need more ethics education and reflection opportunities to navigate complex moral situations effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Ethics
  • Healthcare Professional Morality

Background:

  • Nurses frequently encounter complex moral and ethical situations in acute care settings.
  • Understanding the lived experiences of nurses is crucial for improving ethical care delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document and analyze the moral/ethical situations experienced by acute care hospital nurses.
  • To identify key themes in nurses' ethical decision-making processes.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving nurses describing their own moral/ethical experiences.
  • Analysis of nurse-reported situations focusing on caring, connectedness, and context.

Main Results:

  • Nurses consistently demonstrate caring, connectedness, and contextual awareness in their ethical decisions.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsEmpirical ApproachNew York City

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  • Decision-making often involves balancing ideal ethical actions with practical, realistic constraints.
  • Identified need for increased ethical reflection opportunities for nurses.

    • Conclusions:

    • Healthcare employers must enhance ethics education and support for nursing staff.
    • Further research is required on ethical decision-making, especially with increasing professional and client diversity.