The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct

When discussing and evaluating professional ethics, it is essential to understand the purpose, terminology, and repercussions of professional misconduct. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) code of professional conduct is the gold standard...

Nurses’ ethical obligations

Dr. Curious has a habit of wandering around the hospital and looking at the records of friends who are in the hospital. The nurses have tried to stop him, but he has retaliated by making their lives miserable and belittling them in public at every opportunity. The...

Ethical dilemma at work

Overview: In the following scenario, place yourself in the role of a newly promoted first-line supervisor (sergeant) at a police department. You will write a memorandum to the deputy police chief regarding the following scenario and what actions you will take to...

Disraeli Arnold Update

Review the article Disraeli Arnold Update: Texas cop fired after forceful arrest caught on tape. Describe the ethical implications of the officer’s actions and why you believe the department made the right or wrong decision in firing the officer, based on what you...

Ethics in Professional Nursing Practice

Think about the ethical theories and approaches in this section and the moral conflicts you have experienced in the past. Have you used one of these approaches to resolve a conflict? Which theory or approach have you used?Has there ever been a time when you have...

The meaning and importance of ethics

Scenario: You have been recently hired in the human resources department at the company you have always dreamed of working for. At the end of your first day, your manager on her way out of the office, asks you:”So…what are 3 things that come to mind when you...