The topic my prfessor chose for me is:
Henrietta Lacks https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7484676/
Students will start this analysis by reviewing the following two references:
American Nurses Association. (2015). Code of ethics with interpretative statements. SilverSpring, MD: Author. Retrieved from
http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/EthicsStandards/CodeofEthicsforNurses/Code-of- Ethics-For-Nurses.html
Robichaux, C., Grace, P.,Bartlett, J., Stokes, F., Lewis, F.S., & Turner, M. (2022) Ethics Education for Nurses: Foundations for an Integrated Curriculum, Journal of Nursing Eduation;61(3):123-130. Published Online: March 01, 2022 https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20220109-02 https://journals.healio.com/doi/full/10.3928/01484834-20220109-02
The student will identify and discuss the ethical principles of concern involved in the identified topic, utilize the ANA Code of Ethics and Rest’s Four component framework for development of Ethical Behavior for Nurses, to analyze the ethical dilemma and the steps needed to identify and implement moral agency (or action) to address the issue. Finally, the student will reflect on the impact of ethical dilemmas on professional nursing’s moral distress and moral resiliency.
For this paper the student will be assigned a topic/subject from the list provided.
Use Headings to help guide your reader through the sections of this paper.
Title Page: (1 page)
Abstract: Between 150 and 250 words (1 page)
purpose is to report rather than provide commentary.
accurately reflects what your paper is about.
1-2 sentences per section
Only include information that is also included in the body of your paper.
**TIP- Write the abstractlLast
Body of the paper: (3-4 pages, Times New Roman #12 font, one-inch margins, double-spaced) includes:
Introduction: 3-5 sentences includes: (included as part of the body of the paper
An attention-getter to draw your readers in and make them interested in the subject
A brief overview of the subject to be discussed in the essay or paper
A thesis statement that clearly states the goal or purpose of your essay or paper
Define the ethical issue of concern for assigned topic, discuss at least three or more details
Discuss 2 ethical principles that are relatable to your topic and are applicable in making a decision regarding the ethical dilemma in your selected topic. Autonomy, justice, beneficence, and non-maleficence are examples of ethical principles that may be considered in the decision. Describe three details that support your selection of each ethical principle.
Discuss 3 ANA Code of Ethics provisions from the that support the nurses’ moral agency for action to address the ethical issue of concern, provide a rationale for your selections. [See American Nurses Association. (2015). Code of ethics with interpretative statements]
Discuss 3 components from Rest’s Model of Four components of ethical behavior and describe the impact on the nurse’s steps to moral agency (or action) related to your selected topic. The Four components include moral sensitivity, moral judgement and reasoning, moral motivation, and moral character. [See Robichaux, Grace, Bartlett, Stokes, Lewis, & Turner (2022). Ethics Education for Nurses: Foundations for an Integrated Curriculum AND American Association of Colleges of Nursing (n.d). Moral Agency]
Implications:
Clearly describe with details, the larger impact of this ethical issue on professional nursing and practice and the issues of moral distress and moral resilience. Support your analysis with evidence. [See Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation (2022). Moral Distress: What it is and what to do about it. AND Grace, P., (January 31, 2018) Enhancing Nurse Moral Agency]
Summary:
Summarize your key points paper in the concluding paragraph.
References: (1 page)
Cite your references in the body of your assignment using APA format
Reference page must use APA format and include at least 3 additional references in addition to the references provided.
Resources include:
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (n.d). Moral Agency. https://www.aacnnursing.org/5B-Tool-Kit/Themes/Moral-Agency
American Nurses Association. (2015). Code of ethics with interpretative statements. Silver
Spring, MD: Author. Retrieved from http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/EthicsStandards/CodeofEthicsforNurses/Code-of- Ethics-For-Nurses.html
American Psychological Association (APA). (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). ISBN-1433832154.
Grace, P., (January 31, 2018) Enhancing Nurse Moral Agency: The Leadership Promise of Doctor of Nursing Practice Preparation. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. 23, No. 1, Manuscript 4. DOI: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol23No01Man04 https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol23No01Man04
Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation (2022). Moral Distress: What it is and what to do about it.
https://engage.healthynursehealthynation.org/blogs/8/531
Masters, K. (2020) Role development in professional nursing practice (5th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
Robichaux, C., Grace, P., Bartlett, J., Stokes, F., Lewis, F.S., & Turner, M. (2022) Ethics Education for Nurses: Foundations for an Integrated Curriculum, Journal of Nursing Eduation;61(3):123–130. Published Online: March 01, 2022 https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20220109-02
https://journals.healio.com/doi/full/10.3928/01484834-20220109-02
