Ethical Decision Making in Clinical Situations

Ethical Decision-Making in Clinical Situations

Assignment Overview:

This assignment is designed to help you apply ethical principles and professional standards to a practical scenario nurses might encounter. By engaging with ethical frameworks and professional codes, you will analyze an ethical dilemma and propose a resolution grounded in nursing principles.

Purpose:

The purpose of this assignment is to enhance your ability to address ethical dilemmas in clinical situations by applying ethical principles and professional standards, such as those outlined in the ANA and ICN Professional Codes of Ethics.

Instructions:

1. Scenario:
2. You observe a fellow nurse injecting herself with a patients pain medication. Using ethical principles and professional codes, address the following questions:

• What ethical principle(s) are relevant to this situation?
• How would you approach this situation while maintaining professionalism and patient safety?
• Compare how the ANA and ICN Professional Codes of Ethics guide your response to this scenario. Highlight one key similarity and one difference between the codes as they apply to this situation.

1. References:

• Use your course textbook as the primary reference for this assignment.
• Include in-text citations for all referenced content and a reference list formatted in APA 7th edition.

1. Format and Submission Guidelines:

• At the top of your document, include your name and class participation number. A title page is not required.
• Length: 2 pages (excluding reference list).
• Formatting: Double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman font, size 12.
• Submit your paper as a Word document in the courses submission portal by the deadline.

Evaluation Criteria (see rubric):

• Clarity and Organization: Is the writing clear, concise, and well-structured?
• Depth of Analysis: Does the paper demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles, codes, and decision-making processes?
• Relevance of Examples: Are responses relevant and effectively address the scenario?
• APA Formatting: Are citations and references accurately formatted in APA 7th edition?