The importance of ethical decision-making in nursing

The importance of ethical decision-making in nursing

The importance of ethical decision-making in nursing

Wk 3 – Applying an Ethical Decision-Making Model

Assignment Content1.

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 PARK ”An Integrated Ethical-Decision-Making Model for Nurses” from this week’s University Library Readings. (See summary below.)Apply the ethical decision-making model in the Park article. This is not a review of the article, but an application of the model developed by Park to a CLINICAL ethical decision a nurse may be involved with.

Note: If you have questions about your chosen topic, contact your faculty member to ensure it is appropriate.

USE THE PARK MODEL AND identify the steps provided in the model; additionally, reflect on the following:

o       State the ethical issue and its relevance for nursing practice.

o       What is the ethical principle(s) involved? (Use Westrick Chapter 45 page 297 for the list of principles…be specific.)

o       Collect and analyze additional information:

o       What populations does this serve?

o       Who are the key stakeholders?

o       What information is needed to overcome the problem?

o       Develop alternatives and compare them:

o       What alternative strategies could be used to address the issues?

o       Justify the decision:

o       Explain why this is important, needed, or beneficial for the patient and family’s       Find strategies to implement the plan:

o       What ethical arguments could you use to dissuade someone who disagrees with the program?

I have included a summary of the Park Model below. Many students successfully organize this assignment by using the steps identified.

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).

Park, E. J. (2012). An integrated ethical decision-making model for nurses. Nursing Ethics, 19(1), 139-159.