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Determining The Effects Of Past Negative Experiences Involving Patient Care, Jennifer L. Brown Phd, Francine M. Parker Edd, Msn, Cne, Ramona B. Lazenby Edd, Fn-Bc, Cne
Determining The Effects Of Past Negative Experiences Involving Patient Care, Jennifer L. Brown Phd, Francine M. Parker Edd, Msn, Cne, Ramona B. Lazenby Edd, Fn-Bc, Cne
Journal of Health Ethics
As the cost of healthcare continues to raise, the need to address nurse attrition, which is a contributing factor, also rises. While there are various factors that influence nurses’ decision to leave or stay, job satisfaction and ethical climate are significant variables. This study examined the effects of negative previous work experiences on job satisfaction and ethical climate. The results showed previous work experiences moderated both job satisfaction and ethical climate. In addition, ethical climate mediated the effects of previous experiences on job satisfaction. The implications include identifying nurses who may have had negative experiences prior to their current employment …
Meaningful Ethical Encounters:The Lived Experience Of The Genetics Nurse, Elizabeth A. Tinnon
Meaningful Ethical Encounters:The Lived Experience Of The Genetics Nurse, Elizabeth A. Tinnon
Journal of Health Ethics
Meaningful Ethical Encounters: The Lived Experience of the Genetics Nurse
Abstract
Discoveries of the Human Genome Project, while beneficial to improving health, are accompanied by new and unique ethical concerns. The aim of this study was to describe and gain an understanding of the lived experience of genetics nurses as it relates to encountered ethical concerns. A hermeneutic phenomenological approach using van Manen’s thematic analysis was the method for this investigation. A sample of eight genetics nurses participated in the study. Seven essential themes emerged from the texts: (a) caring over time, (b) shared pain and suffering, (c) my job …
Nursing's Ethical Responsibilities In Value-Based Purchasing, Wendy B. Bailes, Marcia M. Rachel, Sheila Keller
Nursing's Ethical Responsibilities In Value-Based Purchasing, Wendy B. Bailes, Marcia M. Rachel, Sheila Keller
Journal of Health Ethics
Healthcare changes have resulted in the development of reimbursement initiatives such as value-based purchasing. These initiatives are designed to improve quality of care, decrease healthcare costs and improve the perception of care. Many of the compliance mandates are related to care provided by the professional nurse. Ethical considerations of these mandates will be explored utilizing the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics.