SmartieLaFance

Thank you so much!!!!! I appreciate the info!!! SLF

Hi everyone! I'm new to allnurses.com, and this particular forum looked like my best bet, as ethics and advocacy go hand in hand! I was just wondering if anyone had any information on how to become a nurse ethicist. I've searched online and found some graduate programs in bioethics/medical ethics, etc., but none are tailored specifically to nurses. Do most nurse ethicists complete a nursing graduate program with ethics training/certification on the side (such as NP + post-masters ethics courses), or do they attend one of these bioethics grad programs? What exact degrees/certifications are needed to become a nurse ethicist? I would love to serve on a hospital ethics committee, and eventually become published in the area of medical/nursing ethics. Any advice or information is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!