Recruitment of Nursing Students in Research Studies by Their Instructors: Ethical Issues
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Naji Alqahtani, Faculty of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Recruitment of nursing students in research studies is now important to improve nursing education outcomes. However, the recruitment of nursing students by their instructors may encompass some ethical issues. The aim of this paper is to review and analyze the ethical issues related to the recruitment of nursing college students. The recruitment process of nursing students must be free of elements of coercion or undue influence. Nursing students should have the freedom to participate or refuse participation in any study without any pressure.
Nursing Education Research, Ethics, Recruitment, Participation, Nursing Students
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