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DiAnn Ecret, Ph.D.

Catholic Bioethics: Current Issues Course Trailer

Journey into an illuminating exploration of faith and vocation with Dr. DiAnn Ecret in her enlightening online course, “Catholic Bioethics: Current Issues.”

What is Bioethics

Bioethics is asking the question of moral action, recognizing the intrinsic dignity of each person.

Catholic Bioethics

The beauty of catholic bioethics is that it makes those difficult moments in life moments where the theological virtues can shine through.

Education

  • B.S., Nursing, Wilmington University
  • M.S.N., Nursing Leadership/Education, Wilmington University
  • Ph.D., Health Care Ethics, Duquesne University

About

DiAnn Ecret is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Ave Maria University (AMU) and a part time Catholic Ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC).

She has over 30 years of combined clinical experience in neonatal, pediatric, and adult critical care nursing; while also teaching in graduate, undergraduate, and accelerated bachelor’s in science of nursing (BSN) programs over the past 15 years.

Dr. Ecret’s research and scholarship includes work in the care of patients, families and communities who experience complex bioethical decision making issues across the lifespan.

She serves as a volunteer ethics consultant for Be Not Afraid and Naples Community Pregnancy Clinic.

She is married to her husband Mike Ecret for 37 years. They have 4 adult children and 4 grandchildren.

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Dr. Ecret Media Samples

Catholic Bioethics: Current Issues Course Trailer

Journey into an illuminating exploration of faith and vocation with Dr. DiAnn Ecret in her enlightening online course, “Catholic Bioethics: Current Issues.”

Catholic Bioethics

The beauty of catholic bioethics is that it makes those difficult moments in life moments where the theological virtues can shine through.

What is Bioethics

Bioethics is asking the question of moral action, recognizing the intrinsic dignity of each person.

  • Fredenburg, M., K. Grauerholz,  S. Berry,  and D. Ecret. “Caring for Families Who Have Previously Endured Multiple Perinatal Losses: Reproductive Grief Care,” chap. 87. In Principles of Neonatology, edited by A. Maheshwari.Elsevier: New York, 2023.
  • Ecret, D., T. Winsor,  and J. Zalot. “Commentary on Revisions to the Ethical and Religious Directives, Part Four.” The National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly 23, no. 2 (2023): 285-302.  
  • Ecret, D.  Humanity Needs the Presence of God and the Church. Ann Arbor, MI: Legatus Publications, 2023.
  • Ecret, D.  “Professional Responsibilities and Ethics.” In Pediatric Nurse Certification Review, edited by M. Fitzgerald and D. Jack, chap. 21.  New York: Springer Publishing, 2023.
  • Ecret, D.  “Wounds, Burns, Dermatologic Conditions.” In Pediatric Nurse Certification Review, edited by M. Fitzgerald and D. Jack.  New York: Springer Publishing, 2023.
  • Ecret, D.  Adolescent Mental Health Awareness. Ann Arbor, MI: Legatus Publications, 2021.
  • Ecret, D. “Embracing the Gift of Christian Spirituality in Nursing.”  Philadelphia: The National Catholic Bioethics Center, May 8, 2020.
  • Fernandex, A., and D. Ecret. “The Effect of Hierarchy on Moral Silence in Healthcare: What Can the Holocaust Teach Us?”  Conatus 4, no. 2 (December 2019): 21-43.

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  • Fredenburg, M., K. Grauerholz,  S. Berry,  and D. Ecret. “Caring for Families Who Have Previously Endured Multiple Perinatal Losses: Reproductive Grief Care,” chap. 87. In Principles of Neonatology, edited by A. Maheshwari.Elsevier: New York, 2023.
  • Ecret, D., T. Winsor,  and J. Zalot. “Commentary on Revisions to the Ethical and Religious Directives, Part Four.” The National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly 23, no. 2 (2023): 285-302.  
  • Ecret, D.  Humanity Needs the Presence of God and the Church. Ann Arbor, MI: Legatus Publications, 2023.
  • Ecret, D.  “Professional Responsibilities and Ethics.” In Pediatric Nurse Certification Review, edited by M. Fitzgerald and D. Jack, chap. 21.  New York: Springer Publishing, 2023.
  • Ecret, D.  “Wounds, Burns, Dermatologic Conditions.” In Pediatric Nurse Certification Review, edited by M. Fitzgerald and D. Jack.  New York: Springer Publishing, 2023.
  • Ecret, D.  Adolescent Mental Health Awareness. Ann Arbor, MI: Legatus Publications, 2021.
  • Ecret, D. “Embracing the Gift of Christian Spirituality in Nursing.”  Philadelphia: The National Catholic Bioethics Center, May 8, 2020.
  • Fernandex, A., and D. Ecret. “The Effect of Hierarchy on Moral Silence in Healthcare: What Can the Holocaust Teach Us?”  Conatus 4, no. 2 (December 2019): 21-43.

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