An obstetrical-gynecological nurse has moved to a new region and is seeking employment. The nurse opposes the ethics of elective abortion and refuses to participate in the procedures
However, the only hospital in the immediate area is the site of numerous elective abortions.
How should the nurse account for this fact when seeking employment?
A) Ask the hospital administrators to exempt her from participating in any aspect of abortion.
B) Consider applying for a nursing position that will not involve abortion.
C) Begin working at the hospital and attempt to change the hospital politically.
D) Accept a position at the hospital and then make her position known to supervisors.
Ans: B
Nurses have a responsibility to avoid situations that they know would be personally
problematic for ethical reasons. It would be unreasonable to accept a position and expect special
treatment. As well, it would be disingenuous for the nurse to accept a position without
disclosing her stance or to accept a position with the intent of enacting a change.
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