Many situations can raise ethical concerns, particularly in the face of disagreement and conflict between parties. However, not all situations of an ethical nature result in values conflict or constitute an ethical dilemma. Explain the characteristics of an ethical dilemma. How do they differ from other situations resulting in disagreement between conflicting preferences, needs, or expectations?

NRS 437V Ethical Decision Making in Health Care Entire Course

NRS 437V Week 1 DQ 1

Many situations can raise ethical concerns, particularly in the face of disagreement and conflict between parties. However, not all situations of an ethical nature result in values conflict or constitute an ethical dilemma. Explain the characteristics of an ethical dilemma. How do they differ from other situations resulting in disagreement between conflicting preferences, needs, or expectations?

NRS 437V Week 1 DQ 2

Consider the age-old tale of the father who stole a loaf of bread to feed his hungry family. Stealing is deemed wrong by our society and is punishable by law. Failing to provide for one’s family is neglectful and fundamentally wrong. What would be the dilemma and the implications of such a crime on the individual, the family, the community, and society?

NRS 437V Week 1 Assignment My Nursing Ethics

After reading the Topic 1 materials, complete the questionnaire titled, “My Nursing Ethic.”

Complete the questions below:

PASSION: Why am I here?

MOTIVATION: What moves me to act?

INSPIRATION: What keeps me in motion?

LOYALTY: Whom do I serve?

Using the reading and the questionnaire, write a paper of 750-1,000 words in which you describe your professional moral compass. As you write your paper, include the following:

What personal, cultural, and spiritual values contribute to your worldview and philosophy of nursing? How do these values shape or influence your nursing practice?

Define values, morals, and ethics in the context of your obligation to nursing practice. Explain how your personal values, philosophy, and worldview may conflict with your obligation to practice, creating an ethical dilemma.

Reflect and share your own personal thoughts regarding the morals and ethical dilemmas you may face in the health care field. How do your personal views affect your behavior and your decision making?

Do not be concerned with the use of ethical terminology for this paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center

NRS 437V Week 2 DQ 1

How do personal values, morals, and ethics influence decision making? (Consider your upbringing, your family structure, your socioeconomic status, your community, and your own personal experiences). How do these factors influence your decisions? How might they conflict with the needs, preferences, and biases of your patients and their families? Which ethical theoretical framework best describes your personal worldview? Support your response with examples.

NRS 437V Week 2 DQ 2

Read the assigned article, “Dealing With Futile Treatment: A Medical Student’s Perspective.” How does the author describe futile treatment? What ethical dilemmas are faced by health care providers who must address human suffering? How can ethical principles be used to identify the most appropriate decision when conflict arises?

What ethical dilemmas are faced by health care providers who must address human suffering?

How can ethical principles be used to identify the most appropriate decision when conflict arises?

NRS 437V Week 3 DQ 1

Uustal (1993) proposed a decision-making model that provides concrete steps in which to arrive at a morally acceptable solution when faced with an ethical dilemma. What type of an ethical dilemma have you encountered in the clinical setting? How can the decision-making model identified by Uustal be applied to this situation? Be specific when describing each of the nine steps.

NRS 437V Week 3 DQ 2

How do a nurse’s fundamental duties, as described by the Hippocratic Oath and Nightingale Pledge, influence a nurse’s practice and decision making?

NRS 437V Week 3 Assignment Applying Ethical Frameworks in Practice

Details:

Using the steps outlined in the decision-making models in your readings, select one ethical decision-making model and use the model to analyze the case provided.

Case Scenario:

A 6-year-old develops a high fever accompanied by violent vomiting and convulsions while at school. The child is rushed to a nearby hospital. The attending physician makes a diagnosis of meningitis and requests permission to initiate treatment from the parents. The child’s parents are divorced. The mother, who is not the biological parent of the child, has primary custody. She is a Christian Scientist who insists that no medical treatment be offered for religious reasons. The biological father, who resides in another state, is also contacted. He insists that treatment be given and seeks independent consultation from another physician.

Assignment:

In a formal, written paper of 800-1,200 words, answer the following questions:

What is the ethical dilemma here?
Describe the decision-making model you selected from your readings.
How would you resolve this dilemma using the model?
Include, at the end of your paper, a 200-word dialog in which you explain your decision to the family. (Remember to use language that the family would understand).
A minimum of three references must be used.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

NRS 437V Week 4 DQ 1

Does the principle of autonomy guarantee a person the right to do something that is harmful to oneself? To others? Explain your response with ethical rationale.

NRS 437V Week 4 DQ 2

What is the difference between beneficence and nonmaleficence? Give examples of each from your clinical practice.

NRS 437V Week 4 assingment Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma (Part One)

Details:

Refer to the “Collaborative Learning Community: Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma” resource for the dilemmas and resources that will be used for this multi-part Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma assignment. Part ONE is an individual assignment that will also be used in Part TWO, the culminating paper.

For this individual assignment, interview a hospital administrator, a spiritual leader, a health care colleague, or a neighbor/friend.

In your interview, ask about the individual’s philosophy and worldview in relation to the ethical dilemma of your choosing, which was:

[[ Dilemma 3: Voluntary/Assisted Euthanasia

Confronting Death: Who Chooses? Who Controls? A Dialogue between Dax Cowart and Robert Burt http://digitalcommons.law.yale.edu/fss_papers/706/

The Terry Schiavo Documentary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cki55BM42kw ]]

Individually, you will need to interview all 4 (four) different individuals and perspectives to complete Part Three of the Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma assignment.

Make sure all roles are covered.

Craft a 250-500-word summary of the individual’s response, including the individual’s identified philosophy and worldview.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected

NRS 437V Week 5 DQ 1

What is the ethical dilemma?

What is your value and ethical position related to the case? Include discussion of theory and principles on which your position is based.

What are some other alternatives for resolving the problem?

What are the possible consequences for those acceptable alternatives?

How would you prioritize the acceptable alternatives?

What is your plan of action?

NRS 437V Week 5 DQ 1

Health care providers are obligated to provide for those entrusted in their care. To what extent do they meet this obligation? How might their obligation to others conflict with their obligation to themselves?

NRS 437V Week 5 Assignment Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma (Part Two)

Details:

This is a CLC assignment.

Refer to the “Collaborative Learning Community: Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma” resource for the dilemmas and resources that will be used for this multi-part assignment.

After completing the individual interviews (Part ONE), share your interview results. Consider the responses of the four types of individuals interviewed. Assess their similarities and differences.

Compose a written recommendation of 750-1,000 words. Incorporate the research YOU HAVE done as well as your interview results for the four types of individuals to come to a resolution to the ethical dilemma. Be sure to clearly articulate your position and the rationale for your position.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

NRS 437V Week 5 Assignment Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma (Part Three)

This is a CLC assignment.

Refer to the “Collaborative Learning Community: Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma” resource for the dilemmas and resources that will be used for this multi-part assignment.

After completing the individual interviews (Part Two), share your interview results. As a group, consider the responses of the four types of individuals interviewed. Assess their similarities and differences.

Compose a written recommendation of 750-1,000 words. Incorporate the research your group has done as well as your interview results for the four types of individuals to come to a resolution to the ethical dilemma. Be sure to clearly articulate your group’s position and the rationale for your position.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.