27^th Global Nursing Education, Healthcare and Patient Safety Conference

Ethical Issues in Nursing Education and Patient Care

Ethical issues in nursing education and patient care require careful consideration to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and patient well-being. Nursing education addresses ethical dilemmas by teaching students about ethical frameworks, confidentiality, informed consent, and the rights and autonomy of patients. Students learn to navigate issues such as end-of-life care, cultural and religious beliefs, and resource allocation. Ethical principles guide decision-making in patient care, ensuring respect, beneficence, and non-maleficence. Nursing programs foster critical thinking skills and ethical reasoning to help students analyze complex situations and make morally sound choices. By addressing ethical issues in education and practice, nurses are prepared to uphold ethical standards, advocate for patients, and provide compassionate and ethical care.