Ethically Competent Radiology Nurses

Radiology nursing is becoming more ethically challenging in today's rapidly changing health care environment. This article illustrates the practical guidance the 2015 Code of Ethics for Nurses offers to address everyday ethical challenges in radiology nursing. The article defines ethics and moral agency, highlights key elements of the revised code of ethics, and uses scenarios to analyze common ethical challenges for radiology nurses, including pediatric scenarios. The article concludes with resources every nurse can access to address everyday challenges and a brief discussion of moral distress and resilience.