ABSTRACT
The ethical conduct of nursing research is of importance to all registered nurses: those caring for persons who are research participants; those involved in recruitment for research; those who are nurse research assistants; those on research ethics boards (REBs); and those preparing the next generation of nurse researchers. A very useful guide that speaks to nurses across research-related roles is the Ethical Research Guidelines for Registered Nurses (Canadian Nurses Association, 2002). This guide underscores the broad and deep involvement of nurses in research and the responsibilities that such involvement entails.
