The impact of conscience and ethical climate among nurses in the hospital setting

Other Titles

Nursing Ethics

Abstract

A recent U.S. research study investigated nurses" attitudes regarding conscience and ethical climate in the acute care setting. Findings revealed that poor ethical climate can lead to conscience-related stress in nurses. A team-based environment is important to allow the nurse to act with moral courage during ethically difficult patient-care situations

Authors

Theresa A. Kyzar

Author Details

Theresa Kyzar, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN

Sigma Membership

Beta Chi

Lead Author Affiliation

Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Conscience, Ethical Climate, Nursing Ethics

Recommended Citation

Kyzar, Theresa A., "The impact of conscience and ethical climate among nurses in the hospital setting" (2017). INRC (Congress). 85.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2017/presentations_2017/85

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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