Application of Ethical Principles in Nursing

The application of ethical principles in nursing is essential to ensure patient-centered care, uphold professional integrity, and navigate complex clinical situations. Ethical principles such as autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice guide nurses in making sound decisions while respecting patients’ rights and dignity. In case discussions, these principles help evaluate real-life dilemmas—such as informed consent, end-of-life care, or resource allocation—through a structured ethical lens. Nurses must balance clinical judgment with empathy and legal obligations to deliver safe and ethical care. This discussion fosters critical thinking and reinforces the role of ethics in daily nursing practice.