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Do Nurses Take the Hippocratic Oath?
Discover whether nurses take the Hippocratic Oath and explore the ethical standards guiding nursing practice.
Was EMTALA Violated in a Psychiatric Patient Transfer?
Learn how EMTALA applies to patient transfers and what ED nurses must know to avoid legal risk and ensure patient safety.
Genetic Testing Raises Questions — Patients Expect Answers
Patients turn to nurses for help interpreting results from 23andMe and other at-home genetic tests, which raises clinical and ethical challenges.
HIPAA and Social Media: What Nurses Should Know
Discover how HIPAA and social media impact nursing. Learn the risks of livestreaming, patient privacy issues, and best practices.
Case Dismissed: Lack of Causation Ends Nurse Negligence Claim
A nurse negligence lawsuit falls apart over a lack of causation. Learn what this case means for nurses and how to protect your practice.
Nursing Code of Ethics: Everything You Need To Know
Explore the ANA Code of Ethics, including the 2025 updates, which feature a new global health provision, focus on equity, and the connection between nurse well-being and care.
Psychiatric Nurse Faces Lawsuit After Restraining a Patient
A patient sues a hospital and a psychiatric nurse, alleging she was unnecessarily restrained. Nurse attorney Nancy Brent, explores the case.
What Is Ethical Knowing in Nursing? Navigating Moral Dilemmas
Explore how ethical knowing guides nurses through real-life moral dilemmas, from end-of-life care to patient autonomy and resource shortages.
Understanding Severance Agreements: What Every Nurse Should Know
Learn what severance agreements cover, legal risks, and key protections for nurse leaders facing job transitions. Get the insights you need to navigate change.
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