Understanding whistleblowing: qualitative insights from nurse whistleblowers.

Debra Jackson; Kath Peters; Sharon Andrew; Michel Edenborough; Elizabeth Halcomb; Lauretta Luck; Yenna Salamonson; Lesley Wilkes

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Understanding whistleblowing: qualitative insights from nurse whistleblowers.

September 29, 2010

Jackson D, Peters K, Andrew S, et al. J Adv Nurs. 2010;66(10):2194-201.

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This qualitative study explores the experiences of nurses who raised alarms about safety violations. Most nurses who were interviewed described their decision as fulfilling their role as an advocate for patients.

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