As technology advances, a greater emphasis to decrease suffering emerges. Currently, the debate of assisted suicide is on the front line. Five states (Oregon, Washington, Vermont, Montana, and parts of Texas) have legalized the act of assisting terminally ill patients with ending their suffering, as well as their life. Although the American Nurses Association does not support nurses in such acts, I believe that nurses’ roles will be redefined, and nurses will become involved. I am neither for nor against the decision now, but dedicate many hours to research in the hopes of increasing my knowledge and understanding. I have a signed Do Not Resuscitate order, so I am aware of why people who are suffering without the hope of improvement make such
