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NursingWorld | OJIN: Ethics Column: Ethical Thoughtfulness and Nursing Competency Ethics Column: Ethical Thoughtfulness and Nursing Competency Ludwick, Ruth (December 10, 1999). Ethical Thoughtfulness and Nursing Competency. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Available http://www.nursingworld.org/ojin/ethicol/ethics_2.htm © 1999 Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Article published December 10, 1999 ETHICAL THOUGHTFULNESS AND NURSING COMPETENCY Ruth Ludwick, PhD, RN,C The history of ethics reveals that the issues are constant; only the particular application of the principles changes (Hall, 1996, p. 15). The articles presented in this issue of OJIN identify a method that professionals in general and nursing in particular may use in the quest for attaining and maintaining professional competence or " . . . the advance assessment of ability." (Hall, 1996, p. 213). As we embark on a new century, it is incumbent upon the nursing profession and each practicing nurse to examine how we are preparing for new skills and updating ongoing skills. Therefore, the purpose of this column is to raise questions that encourage ethical thoughtfulness about issues related to competency and to suggest actions that can increase thought, reflection, and discussion of competence. Full Article: http://www.nursingworld.org/ojin/ethicol/ethics_2.htm |
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