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As discussed earlier in Topic 2, the nursing profession is committed to the principles of nursing ethics, which include beneficence, justice, and non-maleficence. It is our job to protect and advocate for the rights and safety of our patients. Nurses must demonstrate moral behavior in conducting research and ensuring research design studies follow ethical guidelines (Schroeter, n.d.). Providing the patient’s valid consent, protecting confidentially, and ensuring the patient is well-educated and engaged in the research process are ways advanced registered nurses can demonstrate ethical practice (Schroeter, n.d.). For example, in the well-known Tuskegee research project, the Advance Practice Nurse would advocate for the patients participating in the research by ensuring that the patients granted consent with a clear understanding of what the study entails and reinforcement of continuous education (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021). Furthermore, the APRN will advocate for proper treatment access once the cure is available, support patients who wish to withdraw from the study, and report research violations (Schroeter, n.d.).
Very importantly, Sultz & Young (2019) also emphasize the significance of avoiding participation in studies of conflict of interest. For instance, advanced registered nurses should not engage in studies sponsored by an interested party, causing a conflict of interest and potentially affecting the analysis results (Sultz & Young, 2019). In every study, the safety and interest of the patient should always be a top priority.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, April 22). The U.S. public health services syphilis study at tuskegee. https://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/index.html
Schroeter, K. (n.d.). Research ethics: What nurses need to know. American Nurse. https://www.myamericannurse.com/research-ethics-what-nurses-need-to-know/#:~:text=The%20Code%20of%20Ethics%20for,research%20as%20a%20human%20subject
Sultz, H. A., & Young, K. M. (2019). Research: How health care advances. In S. M. DeNisco (Ed.), Advanced practice nursing: Essential knowledge for the profession (4th ed.) (pp. 541-560). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
