Ethics in Nursing

What exactly are ethics?  In this lesson, we will address this question and review the primary ethics that guide nursing practice.  Additionally, potential ethical issues that could arise in the healthcare setting will be identified along with nursing interventions to ensure ethical practices are followed.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Describe the principle ethics of nursing
2. Recall the agencies that formulate nursing ethics codes
3. Explain potential ethical dilemmas in nursing