Nursing ethics in an unethical world

Title: Nursing ethics in an unethical world

Abstract:

This keynote presentation will discuss how nurses can be true to the ethics of the profession by providing the ethical example of empathy, professionalism, and civil behavior in a world that is often behaving in uncaring, unprofessional, and uncivil ways. Nurses will be encouraged to remember the high standards of the profession and be inspired to advocate for positive changes in the nursing workforce and workplace to meet those high standards.

Audience Take Away:

• Identify ethical standards of nursing
• Discuss current deviations from ethical standards of nursing and their effects
• Describe how to make changes in your workplace to foster a professional workplace and workforce that meets the high ethical standards of nursing

Biography:

Dr. Beaman is the Chief Nurse Administrator of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Aspen University, where she also teaches forensic nursing courses. She has dedicated her nursing practice to helping victims of violence become survivors. Dr. Beaman is a parish nurse in Virginia, who supports the mental health of victims of domestic and societal violence, as well as disasters. She is certified as a nurse educator, psychiatric nurse, women’s health nurse, and medical assistant.