The paper will include an introduction paragraph, the issue and its dimensions, ethical theory and principles, ethical/cultural dynamics (consideration of your profession’s Code of Ethics), nursing profession/policy (see below), and the writer’s recommendations/personal views. Concrete examples and illustrations will be an important part of this paper as they are in any ethical discussion.
The policy section must indicate current local and/or national policies, and professional organization’s policy on this issue and any recommendations or suggestions you may have for modification or changes. These recommendations will then be used in the Bioethical Issues Advocacy Presentation assignment.
This is considered a scholarly paper and there should be readings of substance with citations within the paper and a list of references, this is not an opinion paper.
This is considered a scholarly paper and must conform to APA style (7th ed.). Grammar, punctuation, and use of relevant citations must be consistent with graduate-level expectations. The paper is to be 11–15 pages in length, excluding title page and reference page. Be sure to use “page break.” Include at least 3 scholarly citations (<5 years). Place a subheading for each category described in the grading rubric (available in the online course).
Resources:
“What’s a Scholarly Source.” You can use non-scholarly sources to support your paper, but these are to be utilized with caution. Your paper must hold mostly scholarly sources. Otherwise it is considered an opinion paper.
Look at the “Reference” page(s) of each of your submitted references. Within each of these citations are likely further gems to support your paper.
Best papers are those which are focused (no more than 1 or 2 talking points), have utilized a librarian, and have been repeatedly read (out loud).
Requirements
The following pacing guidelines have been set up for this project:
Rubric
Final Paper Ethical Issue
Final Paper Ethical Issue
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
Provide an overview of your paper, issues and conclusion
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIssues and Dimensions
* Clearly demonstrates understanding of ethical issue
* Issue’s importance to nursing;
* Current or emerging importance of ethical issues for nursing practice;
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEthical Theory and Principles
* Clearly demonstrates understanding of relevant ethical theory and principles
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHealth Policy Analysis
*Professional and national policy surrounding the issues are thoroughly identified and discussed
*Relevant legislation identified and discussed
*Thorough analysis of relevant health policy performed using Malone’s framework
25 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNursing Profession/Policy & Recommendations /Personal Position
* Supportive rationale to attest nursing profession’s position of issue
* Rationale to support personal position and
recommendations
25 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, APA format 7th ed/Spelling