ABSTRACT:
Ethical leadership in nursing is the cornerstone of professional integrity, compassionate care, and trust within healthcare systems. As healthcare environments become increasingly complex—shaped by technology, policy shifts, and workforce shortages—the need for leaders who embody ethical decision-making, empathy, and accountability grows ever more urgent. This article explores how ethical leadership serves as both a moral compass and a practical framework for managing power dynamics, ensuring equitable patient care, and sustaining professional motivation. Strategies such as moral courage, reflective practice, transparent communication, and participative governance are discussed as pathways toward cultivating ethical resilience and integrity in nursing leadership.
Cite this article:
Uma Perwal. Building Ethical Leadership in Nursing: Balancing Power, Responsibility, and Empathy. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2026;16(1):69-0. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2026.00015
Cite(Electronic):
Uma Perwal. Building Ethical Leadership in Nursing: Balancing Power, Responsibility, and Empathy. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2026;16(1):69-0. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2026.00015 Available on: https://www.ajner.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-16-1-15
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