Ethics in nursing: responsibility in advancing global health

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Nurse responsibility in advancing global health

October 13, 2021

By: Kara Curry, BSN, RN

To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Volunteer RN Subject: Global health outreach With the recent earthquake in Haiti and the devastation that country has experienced, I feel compelled to take my nursing skills abroad to volunteer with global health outreach programs. How can I be sure to provide culturally sensitive care that positively impacts the communities…

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