As healthcare becomes increasingly complex, nurses face ethical dilemmas that require sound judgment and moral clarity. Nursing Ethics: Across the Curriculum and Into Practice provides the essential framework nursing students need to navigate these challenges with confidence and compassion.
In today's healthcare environment, ethical considerations permeate every aspect of nursing practice—from daily patient care decisions to complex end-of-life scenarios. This textbook recognizes that ethics isn't just a theoretical subject but a practical skill that must be woven throughout the nursing curriculum. The updated 6th edition addresses current mainstream topics including the status of abortion, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and the RaDonda Vaught case, ensuring students understand the real-world implications of ethical practice.
Logically divided into three parts, the text guides students through ethics foundations, ethical considerations across the lifespan, and specialized areas like leadership and public health. Each chapter includes engaging features such as Focus for Debate, Ethical Reflections, and Legal Perspectives that bring concepts to life through real-world scenarios and critical thinking exercises.
What sets this textbook apart is its practical approach. Content is mapped to AACN competencies and aligned with the latest NCLEX test plan, creating a seamless connection between classroom learning and clinical application. Students will find concise, relatable language that makes even complex topics accessible, along with case studies that highlight the everyday ethical challenges nurses face.
The 6th edition reflects our current healthcare climate, covering pandemic ethics, healthcare disparities, diversity and inclusion, and emerging issues like medical tourism and climate change's impact on healthcare. With Navigate Premier Access providing interactive case studies and practice activities, students gain hands-on experience with ethical decision-making before entering clinical practice.
Whether used in Nursing Ethics, Legal and Ethical Issues, or Professional Issues courses, this textbook serves as an indispensable resource that transforms theoretical knowledge into practical wisdom. Every nurse deserves this ethical foundation to provide the highest quality care while maintaining professional integrity.
