title: Capital punishment and professional nursing.
abstract: This paper examines the issue of capital punishment and whether a professional nurse has the right to choose to participate in it. Capital punishment is an extremely emotional ethical issue, and there is abundant literature to support both viewpoints. Professional nursing upholds values and special moral obligations, as expressed in its code. The American Nurses Association Code for Nurses guides conduct in carrying out nursing responsibilities consistent with the ethical obligations of the profession.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Carroll
mesh_terms: D002203:Capital Punishment; D002755:Choice Behavior; D032781:Codes of Ethics; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology; D011361:Professional Competence; D026712:Value of Life