Asking for a change of assignment
I’ve been a charge nurse for several years and find passion and purpose in my responsibility directing the care team and being a nursing…
From the Ethics Inbox
Responding to workplace violence
In my work as an emergency department (ED) nurse, my colleagues and I routinely experience physical assaults from patients. At this point we question…
How history informs Code of Ethics revisions
I’m looking forward to the 2025 revision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (the Code). How will the history of…
Reframing difficult
My nursing unit has a frequent flyer who’s difficult to care for. We’re all weary of providing care for this patient and are at…
How rituals support nursing teams
I’m a clinical manager for a pediatric critical care unit. We’ve recently had a significant increase in end-of-life care. I’m proud of our nurses…
When laws and nursing ethics collide
I live in a state that restricts access to certain healthcare services, and in some cases requires me to report things that will compromise…
Competent care during pregnancy loss
I experienced an extremely traumatic miscarriage, which was directly affected by rude and incompetent nurses and other healthcare staff. After I began sharing my…
Nurse safety in the era of open notes
Patients now have access to clinical notes that show the full names of staff members involved in their care. Considering the level of violence…
Informing family members about patient treatment nonadherence
As a nurse practitioner, I’m the primary care provider for a patient who’s clearly not taking his medications and is showing indications—through observation, vital…
Medical gaslighting: Why don’t you hear me?
In my time as a nurse, I’ve observed patients’ concerns being dismissed as nonconsequential or in their heads. I’ve found these patients to be…
Concerns about calling out sick
I’m a new nurse employed in a hospital and would like to better understand a nurse’s responsibility around calling out sick. On the inpatient…
Prioritizing nurses’ well-being
I’m a new nurse manager and my team is burned out and fatigued. Many are concerned that this impacts their ability to provide optimal…
Asking for a change of assignment
I’ve been a charge nurse for several years and find passion and purpose in my responsibility directing the care team and being…
Responding to workplace violence
In my work as an emergency department (ED) nurse, my colleagues and I routinely experience physical assaults from patients. At this point…
How history informs Code of Ethics revisions
I’m looking forward to the 2025 revision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (the Code). How will the…
Reframing difficult
My nursing unit has a frequent flyer who’s difficult to care for. We’re all weary of providing care for this patient and…
How rituals support nursing teams
I’m a clinical manager for a pediatric critical care unit. We’ve recently had a significant increase in end-of-life care. I’m proud of…
When laws and nursing ethics collide
I live in a state that restricts access to certain healthcare services, and in some cases requires me to report things that…
Competent care during pregnancy loss
I experienced an extremely traumatic miscarriage, which was directly affected by rude and incompetent nurses and other healthcare staff. After I began…
Nurse safety in the era of open notes
Patients now have access to clinical notes that show the full names of staff members involved in their care. Considering the level…
Informing family members about patient treatment nonadherence
As a nurse practitioner, I’m the primary care provider for a patient who’s clearly not taking his medications and is showing indications—through…
Medical gaslighting: Why don’t you hear me?
In my time as a nurse, I’ve observed patients’ concerns being dismissed as nonconsequential or in their heads. I’ve found these patients…
Concerns about calling out sick
I’m a new nurse employed in a hospital and would like to better understand a nurse’s responsibility around calling out sick. On…
Prioritizing nurses’ well-being
I’m a new nurse manager and my team is burned out and fatigued. Many are concerned that this impacts their ability to…