Discussion: Ethical and the Legal Aspect of Nursing

Florida National University NUR3826 Course Reflection Guidelines PURPOSE The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the NUR3826 course. COURSE OUTCOMES This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes: – Identify the different legal and ethical aspects in the nursing practice (ACCN Essential V; QSEN: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration). – Analyze the legal impact of the different ethical decisions in the nursing practice (ACCN Essential V; QSEN: patient- centered care, teamwork and collaboration). – Understand the essential of the nursing law and ethics (ACCN Essential V; QSEN: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration). POINTS This assignment is worth a total of 100 points (10%). DUE DATE Submit your completed assignment under the Assignment tab by Sunday 11:59 p.m. EST of Week 15 as directed. REQUIREMENTS 1. The Course Reflection is worth 100 points (10%) and will be graded on quality of selfassessment, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric. 2. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your essay may be posted under the Q & A forum under the Discussions tab. 3. The length of the reflection is to be within three to six pages excluding title page and reference pages. 4. APA format is required with both a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headers (upper and lower case, centered): Note: Introduction – Write an introduction but do not use “Introduction” as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (2010, p. 63). a. Course Reflection b. Conclusion PREPARING YOUR REFLECTION The BSN Essentials (AACN, 2008) outline a number of healthcare policy and advocacy competencies for the BSN-prepared nurse. Discussion: Ethical and the Legal Aspect of Nursing

Reflect on the NUR3826 course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and write a reflective essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to: 1. “Demonstrate the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct. 2. Assume accountability for personal and professional behaviors. NUR3826 Course Reflection Guidelines.docx 08/21/19 1 Florida National University NUR3826 3. Promote the image of nursing by modeling the values and articulating the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the nursing profession. 4. Demonstrate professionalism, including attention to appearance, demeanor, respect for self and others, and attention to professional boundaries with patients and families as well as among caregivers. 5. Demonstrate an appreciation of the history of and contemporary issues in nursing and their impact on current nursing practice. 6. Reflect on one’s own beliefs and values as they relate to professional practice. 7. Identify personal, professional, and environmental risks that impact personal and professional choices, and behaviors. 8. Communicate to the healthcare team one’s personal bias on difficult healthcare decisions that impact one’s ability to provide care. 9. Recognize the impact of attitudes, values, and expectations on the care of the very young, frail older adults, and other vulnerable populations. 10. Protect patient privacy and confidentiality of patient records and other privileged communications. 11. Access interprofessional and intra-professional resources to resolve ethical and other practice dilemmas. 12. Act to prevent unsafe, illegal, or unethical care practices. 13. Articulate the value of pursuing practice excellence, lifelong learning, and professional engagement to foster professional growth and development. 14. Recognize the relationship between personal health, self-renewal, and the ability to deliver sustained quality care.” (p. 28). Reference: American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN]. (2008). The essentials of baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice. Washington, DC: Author. DIRECTIONS AND GRADING CRITERIA Category Points % Description (Introduction – see note under requirement #4 above) 8 8 Introduces the purpose of the reflection and addresses BSN Essentials (AACN, 2008) pertinent to healthcare policy and advocacy. You Decide Reflection 80 80 Include a self-assessment regarding learning that you believe represents your skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities to meet the pertinent BSN Essential and sub-competencies (AACN, 2008) as a result of active learning throughout this course. Be sure to use examples from selected readings, threaded discussions, and/or applications to support your assertions to address each of the following sub-competencies: (a) “Demonstrate the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct. (b) Assume accountability for personal and professional behaviors. (c) Promote the image of nursing by modeling the values and articulating the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the nursing profession. (d) Demonstrate professionalism, including attention to appearance, demeanor, respect for self and others, and attention to professional boundaries with patients and families as well as among caregivers. NUR3826 Course Reflection Guidelines.docx 08/21/19 2 Florida National University NUR3826 (e) Demonstrate an appreciation of the history of and contemporary issues in nursing and their impact on current nursing practice. (f) Reflect on one’s own beliefs and values as they relate to professional practice. (g) Identify personal, professional, and environmental risks that impact personal and professional choices, and behaviors. (h) Communicate to the healthcare team one’s personal bias on difficult healthcare decisions that impact one’s ability to provide care. (i) Recognize the impact of attitudes, values, and expectations on the care of the very young, frail older adults, and other vulnerable populations. (j) Discussion: Ethical and the Legal Aspect of Nursing

Protect patient privacy and confidentiality of patient records and other privileged communications. (k) Access interprofessional and intra-professional resources to resolve ethical and other practice dilemmas. (l) Act to prevent unsafe, illegal, or unethical care practices. (m) Articulate the value of pursuing practice excellence, lifelong learning, and professional engagement to foster professional growth and development. (n) Recognize the relationship between personal health, selfrenewal, and the ability to deliver sustained quality care.” (p. 28). Conclusion 4 4 An effective conclusion identifies the main ideas and major conclusions from the body of your essay. Minor details are left out. Summarize the benefits of the pertinent BSN Essential and subcompetencies (AACN, 2008) pertaining to scholarship for evidencebased practice. Clarity of writing 6 6 Use of standard English grammar and sentence structure. No spelling errors or typographical errors. Organized around the required components using appropriate headers. Writing should demonstrate original thought without an over-reliance on the works of others. APA format 2 2 All information taken from another source, even if summarized, must be appropriately cited in the manuscript and listed in the references using APA (6th ed.) format: 1. Document setup 2. Title and reference pages 3. Citations in the text and references. 100 100 Total: A quality essay will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. GRADING RUBRIC Assignment Criteria Meets Criteria NUR3826 Course Reflection Guidelines.docx Partially Meets Criteria 08/21/19 Does Not Meet Criteria 3 Florida National University NUR3826 (Introduction – see note under requirement #4 above) Short introduction of selected BSN subcompetencies (AACN, 2008) pertinent to scholarship for evidencebased practice. Rationale is well presented, and purpose fully developed. Basic understanding and/or limited use of original explanation and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area. Little or very general introduction of selected BSN sub-competencies (AACN, 2008). Little to no original explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area. (8 pts) 7 – 8 points 5 – 6 points 0 – 4 points You Decide Reflection Excellent self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to healthcare policy and advocacy. Reflection on pertinent BSN sub-competencies (AACN, 2008) supported with examples. Basic self-assessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to healthcare policy and advocacy. Reflection on pertinent BSN sub-competencies (AACN, 2008) not supported with examples. Little or very general selfassessment of skills, knowledge, and integrative abilities pertinent to healthcare policy and advocacy. Little or no reflection on pertinent BSN subcompetencies (AACN, 2008) or reflection not supported with examples. (80 pts) 70 – 80 points 59 – 69 points 0 – 58 points Conclusion Excellent understanding of pertinent BSN subcompetencies (AACN, 2008). Conclusions are well evidenced and fully developed. Basic understanding and/or limited use of original explanation and/or inappropriate emphasis on an area. Little understanding of pertinent BSN subcompetencies (AACN, 2008). Little to no original explanation; inappropriate emphasis on an area. (4 pts) 3 – 4 points Clarity of writing Excellent use of standard English showing original thought with minimal reliance on the works of others. No spelling or grammar errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning. Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than three spelling or grammar errors. Well organized thoughts and concepts. Language needs development or there is an over-reliance on the works of others. Four or more spelling and/or grammar errors. Poorly organized thoughts and concepts. (6 pts) 5 – 6 points 3 – 4 points 0 – 2 points APA format APA format correct with no more than 1-2 minor errors. Discussion: Ethical and the Legal Aspect of Nursing

3-5 errors in APA format and/or 1-2 citations are missing. APA formatting contains multiple errors and/or several citations are missing. (2 pts) 2 points 1 point 0 points 2 points 0 – 1 point Total Points Possible = 100 points NUR3826 Course Reflection Guidelines.docx 08/21/19 4 SYLLABUS COURSE NUMBER: NUR 3826 COURSE TITLE: Ethical and Legal Aspects of Nursing Practice COURSE CREDITS: 2 credits PREREQUISITES: See student handbook INSTRUCTOR: Karell Curbelo, APRN-BC,MSN-INSTRUCTOR’S EMAIL: kcurbelo@fnu.edu 1.Text and Materials: Professional Issues in Nursing: Challenges and Opportunities, Fifth Edition ISBN: 978-1-4963-9818-5 Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.). 2009 ISBN: 978-14338-0561-5 2.Course Description: Introduces contemporary bioethical and legal issues confronting healthcare providers in a variety of settings. Focuses on the critical analysis of ethical theories and principles that enable ethical decision making in nursing such as resolution of conflict, role of patient, role of nurse and role of agency. 3. Learning outcomes: The students will be able to identify the different legal and ethical aspects in the nursing practice (ACCN Essential V; QSEN: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration). The students will analyze the legal impact of the different ethical decisions in the nursing practice (ACCN Essential V; QSEN: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration). The students will understand the essential of the nursing law and ethics (ACCN Essential V; QSEN: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration). 4. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: • Explore images of nurses as participants in ethical decision making. • • • • • • • • • • • • • Examine foundations, theories, and principles of ethical decision making. Evaluate professional nursing codes of ethics and explain the significance to their professional nursing practice. Identify The Law and the Nursing Practice Identify Liability in Patient Care Identify The Law and the Nursing Practice Identify Documentation Issues Identify Nursing Law and Ethics in Employment and the Workplace. Comparing and contrasting the identified codes; justifying the legitimacy of the codes related to ethical principles and ethical standards. Demonstrate ethical decision making. Explaining the significance of using an ethical decision-making model. Interpreting ethical theories and principles/standards which influence ethical decisionmaking skills. Discussing practices to promote environmental health; promoting environmental health activities in the acute care setting/community. Describe current issues related to nursing practice, health care, and the environment locate professional sources of information to identify current ethical issues in nursing practice, health care, and the environment. 5. Course Requirements: See College Catalogue 6. This course will use a variety of learning experiences to attain the course objectives, including but not limited to lecture, online discussion, case study, assessment strategies, group and or individual exercises, team and individual presentation, and learning games. 7. Course Outline: Date Module/Topic Assignment WEEK The Entry Into Practice: The 1 Debate Rages On Read Chapter 1& 2 DQ’s answer to main question is due Thursday 11:59 pm Developing Effective Leaders to WEEK Meet 21st-Century Health Care 2 Challenges Read Chapter 3 & 4DQ’s answer to main question is due Wednesday 11:59 pm WEEK Evidence-Based Practice 3 Read Chapter 5 & 6 DQ’s answer to main question is due Wednesday 11:59 pm Quizzes/Research APA Tutorial due Sunday 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Research Paper 1 announcement Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Read Chapter 7 & 8 DQ’s WEEK and the Registered Nurse answer to main question is 4 Communication. Competency and due Wednesday 11:59 pm Guardianship. Diversity in the Nursing WEEK Workforce 5 WEEK Mandatory Minimum Staffing 6 Ratios Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Research Paper 1 due Sunday at 11:59 pm Read Chapter 9 DQ’s answer to main question is due Two posts to peers Wednesday 11:59 pm due Sunday 11:59 pm Read Chapter 10 & 11 DQ’s Two posts to peers answer to main question is due Sunday 11:59 pm due Wednesday 11:59 pm The Use of Social Media in Read Chapter 12 & 13 DQ’s Two posts to peers WEEK Nursing: Pitfalls and Opportunities answer to main question is due Sunday 11:59 pm due Wednesday 11:59 pm 7 WEEK Medical Errors: An Ongoing 8 Threat to Quality Health Care WEEK Collective Bargaining and the 9 Professional Nurse WEEK 10 Whistle-Blowing in Nursing WEEK Academic Integrity in Nursing 11 Education: Is it declining? Read Chapter 14 DQ’s answer to main question is due Wednesday 11:59 pm Read Chapter 15 DQ’s answer to main question is due Wednesday 11:59 pm Read Chapter 16 DQ’s answer to main question is due Wednesday 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Research Paper 2 announcement Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Research Paper 2 due Sunday 11:59 pm Read Chapter 17 & 18 DQ’s answer to main question is Two posts to peers due Wednesday 11:59 pm due Sunday 11:59 pm Discussion: Ethical and the Legal Aspect of Nursing

Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Technology in Health Care: WEEK Opportunities, Limitations and 12 Challenges. Read Chapter 19 DQ’s answer to main question is due Wednesday 11:59 pm Final Research Paper/Case Scenario announcement Health Care Reform: The WEEK Dismantling of the Affordable 13 Care Act Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Read Chapter 20 & 21 DQ’s answer to main question is Course Reflection due Wednesday 11:59 pm Assignment announcement Final Research Read Chapter 22, 23, 24 & Paper/Case Scenario WEEK Professional Identity and Image 25 DQ’s answer to main due Sunday 11:59 pm 14 question is due Wednesday 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Course Reflection WEEK Course Reflection Course Reflection Assignment Assignment due 15 Assignment Friday at 11:59 pm Please use this forum for any WEEK For week 16 there is no discussion questions or clarification of 16 topic. topics from the class Please Note Schedule Times and Dates may change with DAVIS PLUS: http://davisplus.fadavis.com/whitehead5/bonus_chapters.cfm All paper submitted must be in APA format according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.). 2009ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5 Discussions: Discussion Question (DQ) Participation Guidelines: Students must post a minimum of three times in each graded discussion. The three posts in each individual discussion must be on separate days, the initial answer and two responses to peers. The student must provide an initial answer to the graded discussion posted by the course instructor, by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. EST, of each week. If the student does not provide an answer to each graded discussion topic (not a response to a student peer) before the Wednesday deadline, an automatic “0” will be issued for that week’s DQ. Subsequent posts, including essential responses to peers, must occur by the Sunday deadline, 11:59 p.m. EST of each week. *Credit for peer responses will be issued via the DQ rubric if peer responses are made without an initial DQ response. NOTE: To receive credit for a week’s discussion, students may begin posting no earlier than the Monday at 12:01 a.m. EST. Unless otherwise specified, access to most weeks begins on Monday at 12:01 a.m. EST. Discussion Question (DQ) Submission Guidelines: Students must submit their initial, weekly DQ post in two separate areas. First, the student will submit their initial response via that week’s assignment link provided under the assignments tab as a Word document. Once this is done, the student will then copy and paste their answer onto that week’s DQ thread under the Discussions tab. Thereafter, all discussions and peer replies will be conducted via the DQ board. Failure to submit your initial DQ response to BOTH the assignments tab and the DQ thread will result in a “0” for that week’s DQ. Note: All DQ submissions will be monitored for plagiarism. Students are also required to know the expectations or “etiquette” that pertains to the discussion board. Students who abuse this forum by making harassing, inappropriate or abusive statements will be removed and receive a zero (0). Remember, your participation is essential to connecting with other students and developing an online learning community. Further, often it is the deciding factor between receiving a higher or lower grade at the end of the term. Assignments: Specific assignments, their due dates, and grading criteria are listed in this syllabus. You are accountable for both individual assignments and for providing a significant contribution toward your learning team’s collaborative assignments. Your course grade includes scores from both your individual and group assignments. You are also responsible for completing all assignments including readings, written papers, presentations, and class discussions. You will be graded on the achievement of the objectives, not on the effort you put into your assignments. All online discussions, written assignments and documentation of others’ ideas and words in presentations must be in APA 6th edition format. You have one opportunity to complete each assignment. Papers cannot be rewritten, and presentations cannot be re- given in an attempt to obtain a higher grade. Late Assignments: Due dates are established for reasons of equity. It is not fair to peers who complete assignments o …