Into the Grey Zone: Retired Nurses’ Reflections on Ethics in Canadian Nursing Practice

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‘No other alternative than to compromise’: Experiences of midwives/nurses providing care in the context of scarce resources

“…Studies exploring moral/ethical practice have emphasized how healthcare institutional practice and policies can undermine the capacity of nurses to accomplish their goals and meet the care needs of clients (Beagan & Ells, 2007;Boakye et al, 2021;Hillman, 2016;Humphries & Woods, 2016;Jones-Bonofiglio & Alzghoul, 2021; P. Kelly & Porr, 2018;Peter, 2018;Rodney et al, 2006;Storch et al, 2002;Varcoe et al, 2004). Nurses and midwives are required to provide safe, quality, and ethical care to patients but their ability to meet these expectations is profoundly influenced by the conditions under which they practice.…”