NURSING PAPER GUIDELINES Custom Essay

ETHICS – NURSING PAPER GUIDELINES:

The paper is to be based upon an ethical/legal dilemma faced by a nurse. (See grading criteria) It should clearly describe a scenario (case study) that includes the reason for the ethical dilemma.

This case study must be a documented case study found in the literature (Journal Article etc..) (not from your Ethics book). The ethical dilemma must be clearly stated. The positions of other involved members

of the healthcare team should be clearly stated when appropriate. Cultural implications should be considered. Options for resolution should be presented and justified. Legal implications for each possible

option must be included. One option for resolution should be chosen with justification for choice, and probable outcomes identified. The paper is to be typed, using correct APA style, 6th edition, which

includes spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. All sources of information must be documented. A copy of the grading criteria must accompany the paper. The paper must have headings used

appropriately to organize the paper. Must have 3 Sources!! NO LITERATURE REVIEW INVOLVED!!

VERY IMPORTANT!!!! Use headings Purpose, Ethical Dilemma (Make sure its described, clearly identified, and presented from viewpoints of all involved parties), Ethical Principals, Resolutions, Legal and

Ethical Implications, Justification, & Cultural Considerations (If no cultural considerations state it). If I have to look for the information and can’t find it I subtract points! Use these headings above so I can

clearly identify that you went by my Rubric.

Grading Criteria for Ethical/Legal Paper
1. The topic and purpose of the paper are clearly stated in the introductory paragraph.

(5pts)_____

2. The case study is clearly described and the ethical dilemma is clearly identified.

(10 pts) ____

3. A discussion of all relevant ethical principals is included (autonomy, beneficence,
justice, loyalty, veracity, confidentiality, maleficence, etc).

(10 pts) ____
4. The ethical dilemma is presented from the viewpoint of all involved parties, i.e.
the nurse, patient, family, other health care professionals, administration,
insurance providers, etc. (10 pts) ____

5. Possible resolutions are presented and justified. Do not use 1st person (10 pts) ____

6. Legal and ethical implications of each possible resolution are discussed. (15 pts)____

7. Your chosen resolution is presented and justified. (5 pts) ____

8. All cultural considerations are addressed. (5 pts) ____

9. Paper is technically correct (English grammar, clearly organized, well written)

(15pts)_____
10. APA format is correctly applied in all aspects of the paper (citations, reference page,
organization of the paper, and cover page)

(15pts)_____

The paper should be written using a computer word processing package and should be no more than 5 pages long (not including title page and reference list).