The effects of ethical teaching on transition shock and trust building in newly graduated nurses
This weeks class discussion was a new topic for me. While I have experienced, learned about, and practiced with many ethical issues in nursing, I had never really stopped to consider the specific ethical issues of teachers and students.
I spent some time reviewing the reading presented by the class. Of specific interest I found the article by Albert, Younas, & Sana (2020) relevant to both my learning and my current clinical practice. I found many of the ethical considerations for students in this article directly apply to my practice as an educator of newly graduated nurses. Identifying the existence of these ethical issues in practice with newly graduated nurses and helping them to resolve the internal conflict that is created as their knowledge of ethics tells them something is wrong, is a role that I can fill as a clinical educator. Being aware of how these ethical issues effect the entry to practice nurse is important in my role. By identifying and helping to find solutions to these issues I can help new nurses adjust to the transition shock they can experience.
The framework for ethical case analysis provided in this weeks learning is an excellent resource to guide my practice in ethical decision making with learnings. Particularly it gave me insight into ensuring that the whole story has been told when it comes to ethical dilemma's in the clinical setting with learners. Compiling information and ensuring that all participants voices are heard are essential steps in making ethical decisions with learners (Warnick & Silverman, 2011). I believe that ensuring all voices are heard when ethical dilemmas arrive would also benefit building trust and respect with new nurses through demonstrating authentic leadership.
As a teacher of newly graduated nurses, incorporating ethical decision making practices with learners will not only facilitate providing the best patient care possible, but would be a protective factor against transition shock and facilitate building trust with new staff through demonstrating authentic leadership.
References
Albert, J. S., Younas, A., & Sana, S. (2020). Nursing students’ ethical dilemmas regarding patient care: An integrative review. Nurse Education Today, 88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104389
Warnick, B. R., & Silverman, S. K. (2011). A framework for professional ethics courses in teacher education. Journal of Teacher Education, 62(3), 273–285. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022487110398002
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