Ethics and personal safety on the frontlines of COVID-19I’m an emergency department (ED) nurse and worry about becoming critically ill from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Despite years of pandemic anticipation and months…
Responding to reports of retaliation against nursesANA is disturbed about reports of employers retaliating against nurses and other healthcare workers for raising legitimate concerns about their personal safety while caring…
The ethical evolution of health managementRecently, I have been asked by several nursing organizations to review articles and position papers related to technology and innovation. I have also read…
Promoting civility in the workplaceBullying and incivility are rampant on my nursing unit. My manager doesn’t address the situation, which contributes to an unhealthy work environment. Things escalated…
Ethics and global health outreach programsPlan ahead to ensure a successful and respectful experience. Takeaways: Embarking on a global health trip includes both logistical and ethical considerations. Preparation before…
Prayer: Proselytizing or providing comfort?The omnipotent yet invisible coronavirus causing COVID-19 is bringing the world to its knees (to use an interesting metaphor). It is forcing many to…
A question of conscienceTwo nurses on my unit have submitted written notification stating that they would no longer participate in administering and monitoring blood transfusions for patients,…
Seven values that ensure a good lifeAccording to Spanish philosopher Sergio Munoz “… In every religion, in every country, in every region at every time, there are some basic principles.…
Influence in healthcareControl is ubiquitous in life and is becoming more of an issue in healthcare. Traditionally, the mental health system was based on behavior control…
ANA In Brief – ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights celebrates 30 yearsThe ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights has been a leader in healthcare ethics, nursing ethics, bioethics and human rights for 30 years.…
Ethics and personal safety on the frontlines of COVID-19I’m an emergency department (ED) nurse and worry about becoming critically ill from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Despite years of pandemic anticipation…
Responding to reports of retaliation against nursesANA is disturbed about reports of employers retaliating against nurses and other healthcare workers for raising legitimate concerns about their personal safety…
The ethical evolution of health managementRecently, I have been asked by several nursing organizations to review articles and position papers related to technology and innovation. I have…
Promoting civility in the workplaceBullying and incivility are rampant on my nursing unit. My manager doesn’t address the situation, which contributes to an unhealthy work environment.…
Ethics and global health outreach programsPlan ahead to ensure a successful and respectful experience. Takeaways: Embarking on a global health trip includes both logistical and ethical considerations.…
Prayer: Proselytizing or providing comfort?The omnipotent yet invisible coronavirus causing COVID-19 is bringing the world to its knees (to use an interesting metaphor). It is forcing…
A question of conscienceTwo nurses on my unit have submitted written notification stating that they would no longer participate in administering and monitoring blood transfusions…
Seven values that ensure a good lifeAccording to Spanish philosopher Sergio Munoz “… In every religion, in every country, in every region at every time, there are some…
Influence in healthcareControl is ubiquitous in life and is becoming more of an issue in healthcare. Traditionally, the mental health system was based on…
ANA In Brief – ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights celebrates 30 yearsThe ANA Center for Ethics and Human Rights has been a leader in healthcare ethics, nursing ethics, bioethics and human rights for…
Ethics and global health outreach programsBy: April Beckling, MSN, RN, CMSRN, and Kamie Parks, MSN, RN, NP-C
Ethics in a pandemicBy: Leah Curtin, RN, ScD(h), FAAN, Executive Editor, Professional Outreach, American Nurse Journal