Nursing week 1 assignment ethics

Respond to ONE of the following three “news clippings” related to virtue ethics from your Pozgar text. Write a 1-2 page essay addressing the discussion questions posed for the one you selected. Be sure to clearly identify the news clipping you selected.

Adhere to current 
APA Style and cite all sources. Review the rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.

Choose one of the following videos to address for your assignment.

#1. Wrong-Operation Doctor – Attached you will find the transcripts for each video.

Find Out More: You may use these and other outside sources to frame your discussion.

·

The Pain of Wrong Site SurgeryLinks to an external site.

·

Judgment Upheld in Arkansas Brain Surgery LawsuitLinks to an external site.

·

National Quality ForumLinks to an external site.

Assignment Discussion Questions

1. Discuss the issues of integrity in this case.

2. Should criminal charges be considered in this case, if accurately reported? Discuss your answer. 

3. Why did you choose to respond to this story?

4. How is integrity displayed in your clinical setting?

#2. Cheney’s Staff Cuts Testimony on Warming  

Find Out More: You may use these and other outside sources to frame your discussion.

· The full story 

Cheney’s Staff Cut Testimony On WarmingLinks to an external site.

·

CDC on Air QualityLinks to an external site.

Assignment Discussion Questions

1. Discuss how headlines such as this affect your opinion of politicians.

2. At the end of our days, the most basic principles of life–trust and survival–are on trial. What is your verdict, if you believe there was a cover-up?.

3. Why did you choose to respond to this story?

4. How are government and political trust displayed in your clinical setting?

#3. Surgeon Uses Ministry in Medical Practice

Find Out More: You may use these and other outside sources to frame your discussion.

· The full story: 

Praying with patients: A Dallas surgeon finds a way to put ministry into practiceLinks to an external site.

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Should Your Doctor Pray With You?Links to an external site.

·

South Korean Hospitals Shut Over MERS Fears; 11th Person DiesLinks to an external site.

· Note the picture in this article

Assignment Discussion Questions

1. Discuss the pressure, if any, placed on the patient to responding to the suggestion of prayer prior to surgery.

2. Describe how you, as the surgeon, or nurse, would address a patient’s religious or spiritual needs if the risks of a complex surgical procedure appear to be threatening.

3. Why did you choose to respond to this story?

4. How is religion or faith displayed in your clinical setting?

NURS_521_DE – Paper/Essay Rubric

NURS_521_DE – Paper/Essay Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

16 to >13.76 pts

Proficient

The writer clearly and effectively responds to the assignment.

13.76 to >12.0 pts

Approaches Proficiency

The response to the assignment is generally adequate, but may not be thorough.

12 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

The writer does not respond to the assignment.

16 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus and Detail

12 to >10.32 pts

Proficient

There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information.

10.32 to >9.0 pts

Approaches Proficiency

There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed information.

9 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

The topic and main ideas are not clear.

12 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization

8 to >6.88 pts

Proficient

The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong.

6.88 to >6.0 pts

Approaches Proficiency

The introduction states the main topic and provides an overview of the paper. A conclusion is included.

6 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion.

8 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and APA

4 to >3.44 pts

Proficient

The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.

3.44 to >3.0 pts

Approaches Proficiency

The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.

3 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

The assignment does not follow current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing.

4 pts

Total Points: 40
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