o What is the ethical dilemma? How does the dilemma affect nursing? (1 points). o What are the main moral issues raised in the situation? (1 points). o Discuss tw

 

ETHICAL DILEMMA IN NURSING PAPER

Topic: Questionable medication orders or doctors orders

 

Grading and assignment rubric:

 Search minimum of 8 scholarly nursing journals or national newspaper for peer

review articles or scholarly nursing journal article about health care involving ethical

dilemma in nursing. Must be referenced in your paper (2 point)

 The paper addresses the following,

o What is the ethical dilemma? How does the dilemma affect nursing? (1

points).

o What are the main moral issues raised in the situation? (1 points).

o Discuss two bioethical principals as they relate to the ethical dilemma. (1

point)

o Based on personal, group, and societal moralities, identifies a value of

your own personal morality. (1 points)

o Describe that value’s relationship with the morality of

a group or society you are currently living. (1 points)

 The paper cites at least 8 references, two of which may be the course text, to

 support the paper’s position. (3 points )

 

Organization/Development Points Earned/

Points Possible 5

 The paper is 6-7 pages in length. Not including title page and reference page (1

point)

 The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major

points. (2 points)

 The conclusion is logical, flows, and reviews the major points. (2 points)

_________/2.5

Mechanics Points Earned/

Points Possible 5

 The paper—including the title page, reference page, tables, and any appendixes—is

consistent with APA 6th

edition guidelines as directed by the facilitator. The paper is

laid out with effective use

of headings, font styles, and space. (2 points)

 Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. (1 point)

 Evidence of critical thinking, synthesis, analysis throughout the paper. (2 points)