Guest Speaker: “Kant Would Be A Terrible Nurse: Ethical Lying and Deception in Nursing”

Seth Bordner (University of Alabama)

Thursday, May 7th, 2026 (11:10 AM-TBD) | Location TBD

Abstract:

Nurses know way more than they let on. From lab results to "why is this taking so long?", your nurse probably knows and isn’t saying. They’re probably lying to you, too. And that’s a good thing.

 

Bio: 

Seth Bordner (Ph.D., RN) is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Alabama where he teaches primarily the history of philosophy, ethics, and the philosophy of sport. Dr. Bordner is also a practicing Registered Nurse with research interests in nursing ethics and nursing education.