Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Nurse’s License Suspended After Animal Abuse Conviction
A person’s actions outside of the workplace can sometimes affect their job. For example, professional drivers who get DUIs on their personal time may get fired from their jobs. Abusing a person or animal can be a major offense for someone who works in the medical field. Ethics is a key issue in the… Read More »
Common Ethical Issues For CPAs
If you are a licensed professional, you will likely have to deal with an ethical issue at some point. Certified public accountants (CPAs) are no exception. Because they deal with money, ethics come into play on a daily basis. Do they report the truth? Should they fudge the numbers to make a client happier?… Read More »
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In Engineering
Professional engineering is not just about creating buildings, bridges, and other structures. The field is also about fairness and equity. It’s about being inclusive. It’s about being ethical. In the United States, companies are focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to avoid discrimination and bias. The engineering field has been no exception…. Read More »
Ethics In Referral Marketing For Brokers
Real estate agents and brokers are often knowledgeable and versatile people who can assist home buyers and sellers with a variety of services. People who are buying or selling may need other services and that is where a real estate agent can be helpful. For example, some agents offer relocation services, which could be… Read More »
Importance Of Ethics In Nursing
Nurses are an important part of the healthcare industry. Sure, doctors have the knowledge and skills to diagnose diseases and create treatment plans, but nurses are the ones who provide the day-to-day care. Nurses are also the ones who may be required to make decisions beneficial to the patient. As such, nurses often come… Read More »
Dentist’s License Suspended For Contamination Issues
Contamination is a significant concern in dentistry due to the potential transmission of infectious diseases between patients and dental healthcare workers. Because of this, state licensing boards have strict requirements in place regarding the prevention of contamination. A dentist from North Carolina has had her license suspended for contamination issues. She has been accused… Read More »
Moral Dilemma: Ethics Not Often Taught To Professional Engineers
College engineering classes tend to teach a lot about the technical aspects of being an engineer, which is great. Professional engineers need to have the skills to create safe structures, such as bridges, roads, and homes. However, there is more to being a professional engineer than just learning skills and computer software. School needs… Read More »
Moral Injury In The Veterinary Field
Many people aspire to be veterinarians so they can help animals. However, it’s not always about having fun or saving lives. There are dark sides to the profession. Dealing with difficult animals and their owners can be a challenge. Indeed, practicing veterinary medicine is difficult work. Burnout is a real concern in the field…. Read More »
Ethical Issues In Accounting
Your company’s accounting department is known as the numbers people. These people help keep the numbers balanced. They ensure all financial assets and debts are properly reported. They help uphold rigorous standards. Still, their job is not easy. Even if they are solid mathematicians, they may struggle from an ethical standpoint. They often feel… Read More »
A Pharmacist’s Struggle With Addiction
Licensed professionals can lose their license in a number of ways. One of them is addiction. When a pharmacist becomes addicted to prescription drugs, obviously that is not a good sign. However, it happens a lot. A clinical pharmacy coordinator at Boston Medical Center dealt with this very issue. Shortly into his new job,… Read More »
