Keywords

ethical decision making, ethics, moral reasoning, nursing education, teaching ethics, theater

 

Authors

  1. Coleman, Jennifer J. PhD, RN, CNE
  2. Dick, Tracey K. MSN, RN, CNE

Abstract

Prelicensure nursing education needs to prepare students for their future roles as professional nurses with ethical and moral decision-making skills. This article describes the use of theater as one approach to teaching nursing ethics at the prelicensure level. Students perform as actors, directors, and discussion leaders in a series of simulated ethical scenarios designed to encourage individual accountability and responsibility for action.