Settimio Monteverde

Settimio Monteverde is a Professor at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) since 2011, where he shapes ethics education in nursing science. He also serves as a Clinical Ethicist at the University Hospital Zurich (USZ), affiliated with the Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine (IBME), and is an Associate Editor for Nursing Ethics. His career spans 12 years as a nurse, national ethics committee leadership in Switzerland (1996–2014), and a PhD Commission role at IBME.

• University: Bern University of Applied Sciences, University of Zurich
• Department: Nursing Science (BFH), Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine (USZ/IBME)
• Academic Rank: Professor

Research Interests focus on empirical and philosophical ethics in healthcare, particularly clinical ethics, nursing ethics, and the ethical implications of moral distress and moral resilience among healthcare professionals. His work emphasizes bridging ethical theory with clinical practice to enhance care quality and uphold patient dignity, especially for vulnerable populations. Recent publications analyze residential care ethics, pandemic ethics, and the integration of ethics support structures in healthcare systems.

Scientific Awards and honors include editorial contributions to Nursing Ethics and leadership roles in Swiss national ethics committees. His advising extends to guiding PhD students via the IBME PhD Commission, though individual student names are not provided in the text.