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Writing Assignment Week 6
**Chapter 14 in our textbook**
**A HISTORY OF NURSING ETHICS**
The Nuremberg trials at the close of WWII offered disturbing questions. How can “good” people in traditionally honor-bound professions become complicit in some of the worst violations of humanity in history? What happens when individual professionals are not held to account by their peers, professions, and society as a whole? The trials showed how moral individuals within organizations can engage in morally “wrong” functions. “I was just following orders,” complicit healthcare providers, doctors, and nurses claimed.
Morality refers to principles that help determine what is “right” and what is “wrong.” Ethics is the related field that puts these principles to work to:
apply moral principles to choose “right” actions,
conduct relationships in an ethical manner, and
manage situations where a “right” action is clear but for some reason not possible.
**Using what we have learned this week- read the ethical dilemma below and explain your response and actions:**
**_Nurse Is Instructed to Have Patient with Low Literacy Level to Sign Consent for Treatment_**
**_Scenario:_** _Nurse Gloria is instructed by the attending physician to have Mr. Isaacs sign a consent form before a scheduled colonoscopy. As Nurse Gloria goes over the form with the patient, she notices he seems confused and is unsure where or how to sign the paperwork._
**_Ethical Dilemma:_** _It is common for nurses to be the ones to get signatures on consent forms, especially for procedures like the one described in this scenario. When faced with a situation like the one here when the nurse is not sure that the patient understands what he is being told or if he can read, the decision of whether to delay a busy schedule to have the doctor come back and talk to the patient or explain to the best of her knowledge and get the patient's signature may seem difficult to make._
**After carefully reviewing the ethical dilemma provided, you are asked to engage in a critical, reflective analysis that demonstrates both depth of thought and scholarly rigor. Your essay should address the following guiding questions:**
1.
**Emotional Focus:** What is the central emotional concern or focus of the individual in this scenario?
2.
**Ethical Principles:** Which ethical principles are most relevant to this situation, and how are they being challenged or upheld?
3.
**Implications of Nursing Actions**: What are the short- and long-term implications of the nurse’s actions within this context?
4.
**Personal Reflection and Current Actions:** How do you interpret this scenario in relation to your own professional practice? What actions are you currently taking, and how do these reflect your priorities, emotional intelligence (EI), and evidence-based practice (EBP)?
Essay Requirements
• Structure: Your submission must be written as a formal essay, including:
• A clear introduction that frames the ethical dilemma and outlines the purpose of your analysis.
• Body paragraphs that address the guiding questions at a graduate level, integrating theory, ethical frameworks, and evidence-based reasoning.
• A conclusion that synthesizes your key insights, highlights implications for nursing practice, and reinforces the importance of ethical decision-making.
**• Length: The essay should be a minimum of 3 full pages and no more than 5 pages [there will be a penalty for exceeding the page count-be concise], excluding the cover page and reference list.**
**• Sources: You are required to incorporate at least four [4] current scholarly sources (peer-reviewed journal articles or academic books) to support your analysis.**
**• Formatting: All work must adhere strictly to APA guidelines for formatting, in-text citations, and references.**
• Rubric: Please review the grading rubric carefully to ensure that all criteria are addressed.
**Academic Support and Resources**
Remember, you are not alone in this process. If you encounter challenges with writing, organization, or APA formatting, I strongly encourage you to make use of the Writing Studio. Likewise, if you need assistance locating appropriate peer-reviewed sources, the university library and its librarians are invaluable partners in your success. Both of these services are free of charge and designed to support you as a graduate student. Seeking out these resources is not a sign of weakness, it is a hallmark of scholarly professionalism and self-advocacy.
**Submission**
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**Details & Information**
**Excellent**
The paper demonstrates that the author understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.
**25**
**Satisfactory**
The paper demonstrates that the author, mostly, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.
**20**
**Unsatisfactory**
The paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course
**15**
**Unacceptable**
The paper does not demonstrate that the author has understood, and applied concepts learned in the course.
**10**
**Excellent**
The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by a statement of a position or hypothesis. The topic is consistently well thought out, thorough offers insight into the topic, and includes cited evidence to support the topic.
**25**
**Satisfactory**
The topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is about a specific topic, but the writer has not established a position. The topic is somewhat well thought out, offers limited insight into the topic, but does not include cited evidence to support the topic.
**20**
**Unsatisfactory**
The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment.
**15**
**Unacceptable**
The topic is unclear or unrelated to the discussion topic with little or no supporting evidence.
**10**
**Excellent**
In-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the paper. Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next with APA-approved subheadings. The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources Mostly, it ties together information from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in the submission.
**20**
**Satisfactory**
In-depth discussion and elaboration in most sections of the paper. Mostly, it ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness- APA subheadings were not utilized throughout the paper consistently. The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in the submission.
**16**
**Unsatisfactory**
The writer has omitted content. Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s ideas excessively. Sometimes ties together information from all sources. The paper does not flow- the paper is not developed at the graduate level of APA formatting- no subheadings, etc… Disjointedness is apparent. The author’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between material obtained from all sources. There is an introduction and/or conclusion in the submission, but not both.
**12**
**Unacceptable**
Cursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections It does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts. Writing does not demonstrate an understanding of any relationship. There is NO introduction or conclusion in the submission.
**8**
**Excellent**
3 to 5 pages- not counting references and cover page
**5**
**Satisfactory**
**0**
**Unsatisfactory**
Exceeded page count maximum or did not meet minimum page count
**0**
**Unacceptable**
**0**
**Excellent**
4 current sources are used and are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and popular literature and acknowledged as such if they are cited. All websites utilized are authoritative.
**7**
**Satisfactory**
Used 3 current sources, which are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are authoritative.
**5.6**
**Unsatisfactory**
Used 2 current sources which are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are credible.
**4.2**
**Unacceptable**
Fewer than 2 current sources are used which are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all websites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current.
**2.8**
**Excellent**
Fewer than 5 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and APA format errors. The paper is developed using APA-approved headings throughout the paper.
**6**
**Satisfactory**
More than 5 but fewer than 10 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and APA format errors. The paper is developed using an introduction APA-approved heading- but no headings within the rest of the paper.
**4.8**
**Unsatisfactory**
More than 10 incomplete citations and/or quotations, or APA format errors. APA formatting is not developed at the graduate level.
**3.6**
**Unacceptable**
The citation style is inconsistent or incorrect. It does not cite sources. The paper submitted is NOT in APA Format.
**2.4**
**Excellent**
Fewer than 5 grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation errors The required word count has been met.
**12**
**Satisfactory**
More than 5 but fewer than 10 grammatical, spelling, capitalization & punctuation errors The required word count is 25 words below the minimum required count.
**9.6**
**Unsatisfactory**
More than 10 grammatical, spelling, capitalization & punctuation errors The required word count is 50 words below the minimum required count.
**7.2**
**Unacceptable**
An unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes. The required word count is more than 50 words below the minimum required count.
**## WritingAssignmentWeek6.docx**
Writing Assignment Week 6
**Chapter 14 in our textbook**
**A HISTORY OF NURSING ETHICS**
The Nuremberg trials at the close of WWII offered disturbing questions. How can “good” people in traditionally honor-bound professions become complicit in some of the worst violations of humanity in history? What happens when individual professionals are not held to account by their peers, professions, and society as a whole? The trials showed how moral individuals within organizations can engage in morally “wrong” functions. “I was just following orders,” complicit healthcare providers, doctors, and nurses claimed.
Morality refers to principles that help determine what is “right” and what is “wrong.” Ethics is the related field that puts these principles to work to:
apply moral principles to choose “right” actions,
conduct relationships in an ethical manner, and
manage situations where a “right” action is clear but for some reason not possible.
**Using what we have learned this week- read the ethical dilemma below and explain your response and actions:**
**_Nurse Is Instructed to Have Patient with Low Literacy Level to Sign Consent for Treatment_**
**_Scenario:_** _Nurse Gloria is instructed by the attending physician to have Mr. Isaacs sign a consent form before a scheduled colonoscopy. As Nurse Gloria goes over the form with the patient, she notices he seems confused and is unsure where or how to sign the paperwork._
**_Ethical Dilemma:_** _It is common for nurses to be the ones to get signatures on consent forms, especially for procedures like the one described in this scenario. When faced with a situation like the one here when the nurse is not sure that the patient understands what he is being told or if he can read, the decision of whether to delay a busy schedule to have the doctor come back and talk to the patient or explain to the best of her knowledge and get the patient's signature may seem difficult to make._
**After carefully reviewing the ethical dilemma provided, you are asked to engage in a critical, reflective analysis that demonstrates both depth of thought and scholarly rigor. Your essay should address the following guiding questions:**
1.
**Emotional Focus:** What is the central emotional concern or focus of the individual in this scenario?
2.
**Ethical Principles:** Which ethical principles are most relevant to this situation, and how are they being challenged or upheld?
3.
**Implications of Nursing Actions**: What are the short- and long-term implications of the nurse’s actions within this context?
4.
**Personal Reflection and Current Actions:** How do you interpret this scenario in relation to your own professional practice? What actions are you currently taking, and how do these reflect your priorities, emotional intelligence (EI), and evidence-based practice (EBP)?
Essay Requirements
• Structure: Your submission must be written as a formal essay, including:
• A clear introduction that frames the ethical dilemma and outlines the purpose of your analysis.
• Body paragraphs that address the guiding questions at a graduate level, integrating theory, ethical frameworks, and evidence-based reasoning.
• A conclusion that synthesizes your key insights, highlights implications for nursing practice, and reinforces the importance of ethical decision-making.
**• Length: The essay should be a minimum of 3 full pages and no more than 5 pages [there will be a penalty for exceeding the page count-be concise], excluding the cover page and reference list.**
**• Sources: You are required to incorporate at least four [4] current scholarly sources (peer-reviewed journal articles or academic books) to support your analysis.**
**• Formatting: All work must adhere strictly to APA guidelines for formatting, in-text citations, and references.**
• Rubric: Please review the grading rubric carefully to ensure that all criteria are addressed.
**Academic Support and Resources**
Remember, you are not alone in this process. If you encounter challenges with writing, organization, or APA formatting, I strongly encourage you to make use of the Writing Studio. Likewise, if you need assistance locating appropriate peer-reviewed sources, the university library and its librarians are invaluable partners in your success. Both of these services are free of charge and designed to support you as a graduate student. Seeking out these resources is not a sign of weakness, it is a hallmark of scholarly professionalism and self-advocacy.
**Submission**
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Maximum size: 512 MB
**or**
**Details & Information**
**Excellent**
The paper demonstrates that the author understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.
**25**
**Satisfactory**
The paper demonstrates that the author, mostly, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper.
**20**
**Unsatisfactory**
The paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course
**15**
**Unacceptable**
The paper does not demonstrate that the author has understood, and applied concepts learned in the course.
**10**
**Excellent**
The topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of this assignment. A thesis statement provides direction for the paper, either by a statement of a position or hypothesis. The topic is consistently well thought out, thorough offers insight into the topic, and includes cited evidence to support the topic.
**25**
**Satisfactory**
The topic is focused but lacks direction. The paper is about a specific topic, but the writer has not established a position. The topic is somewhat well thought out, offers limited insight into the topic, but does not include cited evidence to support the topic.
**20**
**Unsatisfactory**
The topic is too broad for the scope of this assignment.
**15**
**Unacceptable**
The topic is unclear or unrelated to the discussion topic with little or no supporting evidence.
**10**
**Excellent**
In-depth discussion and elaboration in all sections of the paper. Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next with APA-approved subheadings. The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources Mostly, it ties together information from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in the submission.
**20**
**Satisfactory**
In-depth discussion and elaboration in most sections of the paper. Mostly, it ties together information from all sources. Paper flows with only some disjointedness- APA subheadings were not utilized throughout the paper consistently. The author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources. There is an introduction and a conclusion in the submission.
**16**
**Unsatisfactory**
The writer has omitted content. Quotations from others outweigh the writer’s ideas excessively. Sometimes ties together information from all sources. The paper does not flow- the paper is not developed at the graduate level of APA formatting- no subheadings, etc… Disjointedness is apparent. The author’s writing does not demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between material obtained from all sources. There is an introduction and/or conclusion in the submission, but not both.
**12**
**Unacceptable**
Cursory discussion in all the sections of the paper or brief discussion in only a few sections It does not tie together information. Paper does not flow and appears to be created from disparate issues. Headings are necessary to link concepts. Writing does not demonstrate an understanding of any relationship. There is NO introduction or conclusion in the submission.
**8**
**Excellent**
3 to 5 pages- not counting references and cover page
**5**
**Satisfactory**
**0**
**Unsatisfactory**
Exceeded page count maximum or did not meet minimum page count
**0**
**Unacceptable**
**0**
**Excellent**
4 current sources are used and are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and popular literature and acknowledged as such if they are cited. All websites utilized are authoritative.
**7**
**Satisfactory**
Used 3 current sources, which are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are authoritative.
**5.6**
**Unsatisfactory**
Used 2 current sources which are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. All websites utilized are credible.
**4.2**
**Unacceptable**
Fewer than 2 current sources are used which are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all websites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current.
**2.8**
**Excellent**
Fewer than 5 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and APA format errors. The paper is developed using APA-approved headings throughout the paper.
**6**
**Satisfactory**
More than 5 but fewer than 10 incomplete citations and/or quotations, and APA format errors. The paper is developed using an introduction APA-approved heading- but no headings within the rest of the paper.
**4.8**
**Unsatisfactory**
More than 10 incomplete citations and/or quotations, or APA format errors. APA formatting is not developed at the graduate level.
**3.6**
**Unacceptable**
The citation style is inconsistent or incorrect. It does not cite sources. The paper submitted is NOT in APA Format.
**2.4**
**Excellent**
Fewer than 5 grammatical, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation errors The required word count has been met.
**12**
**Satisfactory**
More than 5 but fewer than 10 grammatical, spelling, capitalization & punctuation errors The required word count is 25 words below the minimum required count.
**9.6**
**Unsatisfactory**
More than 10 grammatical, spelling, capitalization & punctuation errors The required word count is 50 words below the minimum required count.
**7.2**
**Unacceptable**
An unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes. The required word count is more than 50 words below the minimum required count.