Navigating ethical complexity: Moral development in pediatric oncology nursing

Yvette Humphrey, Denise L. Winsor, Loewenberg College of Nursing, PhD in Nursing Science Program, The University of Memphis, Department of Psychiatry, St Jude Children, s Research Hospital, University of Memphis, College of Education, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology

Nursing Ethics: An International Journal for Health Care Professionals

Published online on November 13, 2025

Abstract

Nursing Ethics, Volume 33, Issue 3, Page 678-690, May 2026.
This conceptual paper explores the ethical challenges faced by pediatric oncology nurses in healthcare settings where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) frameworks are withdrawn, diminished, or absent. The removal of equity-focused policies heightens ...