Applying an Ethical Decision Making Model HW

Applying an Ethical Decision Making Model HW

Applying an Ethical Decision Making Model HW

This assignment reinforces the importance of ethical decision-making in nursing. You will apply an ethical decision making model from this week’s readings to an ethical issue.

Review “An Integrated Ethical-Decision-Making Model for Nurses” from

Apply the ethical decision-making model in the article to access to care OR an ethical issue of your choice.

Follow the steps provided in the model, including the following:

• State the ethical issue and its relevance for nursing practice.
• Collect and analyze additional information:
  • What populations does this serve?
  • Who are the key stakeholders?
  • What information is needed to overcome the problem?
  • After looking at additional information, decide whether the initial problem was correctly stated.
• Develop alternatives and compare them:
  • What alternative programs address the issues?
• Justify the decision:
  • Explain why this is important, needed, or beneficial for vulnerable populations.
• Find strategies to implement the plan:
  • What ethical arguments could you use to dissuade someone who disagrees with the program?

Format your assignment as one of the following:

• 875-word paper

Cite at least 3 evidence-based, peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years to support your position(s). Include an APA-formatted reference list.

Grading Criteria

-Clearly states the ethical issue and its relevance to nursing practice

-Analyzes additional information:

*Populations served

*Key stakeholders

*Information needed to overcome the problem

*Was the problem stated correctly initially?

-Lists alternative programs that address the issues

-Explains why this is important, needed, or beneficial for vulnerable populations

-Lists strategies to implement plan

-Cites at least 3 peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years that clearly support the position(s)

Extra Resources (If needed)