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Nurses experience moral distress when they cannot do “the right thing” for patients. See what tops the list of ethical dilemmas.

There may not be a Hippocratic Oath for nurses, but that doesn't mean new graduates are completely without a shared moral compass. Learn more about the Hippocratic Oath and how nurse ethics are shaping modern-day patient care.

Critical thinking in nursing is the difference between blindly following the doctor's orders and accepting responsibility for your patient's care. Here are some examples of critical thinking in nursing and why it's so important.

ICU nurses work in stressful environments to save lives; these 10 things help maintain patient dignity and treat ICU patients with respect amid the chaos.

Helping save a life and making a positive difference in your patients’ quality of care are major advantages of being a nurse, but there are also some disadvantages. Decide if a nursing career is right for you with this list of top advantages and disadvantages of being a nurse.