NR328 Pediatric Nursing Ethics

NR328 Pediatric Nursing Ethics

Purpose

For this assignment, you will examine an ethical dilemma that exists in pediatric settings. You will examine the ethical dilemma from two opposing positions and consider ethical principles, conflict between the principles and the relationship of the ANA Code of Ethic’s provisions in relation to both positions. You will also discuss potential resources, possible outcomes of both positions and develop a plan for resolving the issue (for patient, family and the nurse). You will submit an individual paper grounded in scholarly sources with a reflection on your values.

Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

1. Provide individualized comprehensive care for pediatric individuals, families, aggregates, and/or communities with multiple health problems in a variety of patient population settings. (PO 1)
2. Utilize critical thinking skills in clinical decision making in the care of pediatric patients. (PO 4)
3. Utilize legal, ethical, and professional standards and principles, including those related to child abuse recognition and intervention, as a basis for pediatric clinical decision-making. (PO 6)
4. Utilize research findings as a basis for pediatric nursing interventions in a variety of patient population settings and the development of professional nursing papers. (PO 8)

NR328 Pediatric Nursing Ethics

Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

Total points possible: 100 points

Preparing the assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.

1) An ethical dilemma with opposing positions will be assigned by your instructor.

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2) Although you may not agree with one of the positions, reflect on your views, respect other perspectives, and examine scholarly literature on both positions.

3) When faced with ethical dilemmas, nurses often find conflict or differences in values. It is important for nurses to explore their own values in order to respect other’s values and differences. A section for self‐reflection is included in this assignment as the last page of the paper and it will not be graded for APA style.

4) Write a 3‐5 page paper (not including the title page, reference page, and the reflection) using APA format.