NRG5000 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing

Ethics Final Paper Instructions and Rubric

Choose a topic of an ethical issue that is of interest to you that is relevant to nurses/nursing practice. You must receive approval of your topic from the class professor before writing your paper. Ideally, you will choose a topic in which you do not have great deal of knowledge or pre-conceived ideas. This topic will also be relevant to nursing practice. Journals and articles other than those in the nursing profession may be considered. This assignment is a formally written paper in APA format, 7th edition. A minimum of three professional references is required. You may use internet sites and articles but they will not be counted as a professional citation. A pdf. version of the paper may NOT be submitted—only a Word document that can be edited will be accepted.

· The term “ethical dilemma” refers to a situation where choices need to be made, the answers may not be clear, the options are not ideal and there may be active barriers to a reasonable solution

· The topic is objectively defined and described. As nurses we have a duty to our patients to advocate for them. At the same time, we must keep ourselves out of the situation. This section must address the topic with objectivity and facts.

· Write in the third person until you are to provide your personal professional response.

· At least three professional nursing journal articles should be cited to substantiate the facts that are relevant to the topic

· The paper introduction should be submitted in APA style (7th edition). Please familiarize yourself with APA and how to cite references. The following websites are helpful APA style references. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html

https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples

· The final paper should be 6 ½ to 7 ½ pages (double-spaced 12-pt. Times New Roman font).

Use the following as Level One Headings for your paper:

· Introduction

· Identification and Discussion of the Ethical Dimensions

· Relevance of the Ethical Issue to Nursing

· Analysis of Relevant Ethical Principles, Theories, Laws, and Standards of Practice

· Personal Professional Response to the Issue

· Conclusion