Week10 Blog: Ethics and the DNP-Prepared Nurse
Blog: Ethics and the DNP-Prepared Nurse
At both the Bachelor and Master levels, nursing programs require courses in ethics. Thus, you have likely considered point-of-care ethical dilemmas previously; however, you can never think too much about this important topic. So much of what nurses and other healthcare professionals do daily is based in a foundation of ethics. Providing patient care and ensuring patient safety while enhancing quality and diminishing costs are all ethical practices in which you already likely engage.
A patient-focused approach, which promotes the delivery of safe, quality, and cost-effective healthcare designed to provide positive patient outcomes, represents a fundamental alignment to ethical principles for the delivery of healthcare. In your journey to become a DNP-prepared nurse, you will continue to uphold ethical principles in your nursing practice and will likely serve as an advocate for these principles in all you do.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
Learning Resources
Required Readings
PDF Creation Resources
Lacoma, T. (2024, February 20). How to save a webpage as a PDF on desktop and mobileLinks to an external site.. Digital Trends. https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-save-a-webpage-as-a-pdf
Microsoft. (n.d.). Save a message as a fileLinks to an external site.. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/save-a-message-as-a-file-4821bcd4-7687-4d6d-a486-b89a291a56e2
Apple. (n.d.). Save emails as files or PDFs in Mail on MacLinks to an external site.. https://support.apple.com/guide/mail/save-emails-as-files-or-pdfs-mlhlp1044/mac
Practicum Resources
Walden University. (n.d.). Nursing practicum: Plan for practicum: Read the practicum manualLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/nursing-field/plan#s-lg-box-wrapper-33883178
Walden University. (n.d.). Nursing practicum: Application processLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/fieldexperience/son/applicationprocess#s-lib-ctab-27424489-0
Walden University. (n.d.). Nursing practicum: Steps to practicum successLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/nursing-field
Walden University. (n.d.). Doctor of nursing practice (DNP) practicum manualLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/dnp-practicum-manual
Walden University. (n.d.). Nurse practitioner programs practicum manual for the master of science in nursing (MSN) and post-master’s certificateLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/msn/practicum-manual
Walden University. (n.d.). Nursing practicum: Practicum pledgeLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/nursing-field/practicum-pledge
Walden University. (n.d.). Practicum application tutorial for Meditrek – Graduate practicumLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/ld.php?content_id=72392535
Meditrek Resources
Walden University. (n.d.). Nursing practicum: Plan for practicum: Get started with MeditrekLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/nursing-field/plan#:~:text=Get%20Started%20with%20Meditrek
Walden University. (n.d.). Affiliation agreement database: Searching for practicum sites in MeditrekLinks to an external site. [Video]. Screencast-o-Matic. https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c3hQlCVrnSM
Walden University. (n.d.). Nursing practicum: Plan for practicum: Practicum planLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/nursing-field/plan#:~:text=Practice%20interviewing-,Practicum%20Plan,-In%20certain%20courses
Walden University. (n.d.). Meditrek login for students using Walden single sign on credentialsLinks to an external site. [Video]. ScreenPal. https://go.screenpal.com/watch/c31D21V3ECY
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Walden University. (n.d.). Application statusLinks to an external site.: Checking the status of Meditrek application [Video]. ScreenPal. https://go.screenpal.com/u/wHEi/applicationstatus
Ethics Resources
Clark, K., Rödlach, A., Ballesteros, M., Davis, R., Holmes, L., Miller, J., Minnich, M., & Schultz, A. (2024). The role of doctor of nursing practice programs’ mission, vision, and values statements in the development of students’ professional identity: A qualitative study.Links to an external site. Nurse Education Today, 134, Article 106096. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106096
Fornili, K. S. (2022). Expanded conceptual framework for ethical action by nurses on the “further upstream and farther downstream” determinants of health equity.Links to an external site. Journal of Addictions Nursing, 33(3), 203–214. https://doi.org/10.1097/jan.0000000000000484
Green, C. (2022). Applying the Nightingale pledge in reducing health disparities: A hospital-acquired pressure injury case studyLinks to an external site.. Advances in Skin and Wound Care, 35(3), 180–183. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.asw.0000815492.11595.61
Khaghanizadeh M, Koohi A, Ebadi A, Vahedian-Azimi A. (2023). The effect and comparison of training in ethical decision-making through lectures and group discussions on moral reasoning, moral distress and moral sensitivity in nurses: A clinical randomized controlled trial.Links to an external site. BMC medical ethics, 24(1), Article 58. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-023-00938-5
Torkaman, M., Heydari, N., & Torabizadeh, C. (2020). Nurses’ perspectives regarding the relationship between professional ethics and organizational commitment in healthcare organizations.Links to an external site. Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine, 13(17), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.18502/jmehm.v13i17.4658
To prepare:
Review the Learning Resources for this week, paying special attention to the various ethical issues in nursing practice that are addressed.
Reflect on any ethical challenges in nursing you have personally experienced.
Select one current ethical challenge in nursing that you have personally experienced—either professionally or as a student—on which to focus for this Blog.
Think about your experiences related to the ethical challenge you selected.
What happened?
How was the ethical challenge addressed by you and the other stakeholders involved?
Do you agree with the approach(es) that were taken?
Would you have done anything differently? If so, what?
Note: Be sure to review the grading rubric for this Blog so you fully understand what is expected of you. To access the rubric, click on the three dots that appear at the upper right of the Blog assignment page, then choose, “Show Rubric.”
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the Reply button to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Post Reply, you cannot delete or edit your own posts and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking on Post Reply!
By Day 3 of Week 10
Address the following in your Blog entry:
Identify the ethical challenge in nursing you selected.
Explain why you selected this ethical challenge and why you think it is important.
Describe the specific situation you experienced. Be specific and provide examples. Explain:
What happened?
How was it addressed by you and the other stakeholders involved?
Do you agree with the approach(es) that were taken?
Would you have done anything differently? If so, what?
Read a selection of your colleagues’ entries.
By Day 6 of Week 10
Respond to at least two of your colleagues, on different days, by expanding upon each colleague’s entry or suggesting an alternative approach to addressing the ethical challenge they described.
Return to this Blog to read the responses to your initial entry. Note what you have learned and/or any insights that you have gained because of your colleagues’ comments.
Rubric
NURS_8002_Week10_Blog_Rubric
NURS_8002_Week10_Blog_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion
Main Posting:
Idea and Content
24 to >22.0 pts
Excellent
Thoroughly responds to the blog prompt/s. Post provides comprehensive insight, understanding, or reflection about the topic through a focused analysis of the topic supported by personal experiences and/or examples. Personal opinions are expressed and are clearly related to the topic, activity or process identified in blog prompts. The post reflects in-depth engagement with the topic. Posts main blog by due date.
22 to >19.0 pts
Good
Responds to all of the blog prompt/s. Post provides insight, understanding, or reflection about the topic through a reasonably focused analysis of the topic supported by personal experiences and/or examples. Personal opinions are expressed and are but not fully developed to align with blog prompts. The post reflects moderate engagement with the topic. Posts main blog by due date.
19 to >16.0 pts
Fair
Partially responds to the blog prompt/s. Posts are typically short and may contain some irrelevant material. The post is mostly description or summary without connections or analysis between ideas. The post reflects minimal engagement with the topic. Posts main blog by due date.
16 to >0 pts
Poor
Does not respond to the blog prompt/s or entries lack insight, depth or are superficial. The entries are short and are frequently irrelevant to the events. They do not express opinion clearly and show little understanding. The post does not reflect engagement with the topic. Does not post main blog by due date.
24 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFirst Response:
Post to colleague’s main blogpost shows evidence of insight, understanding, or reflective thought about the topic.
NOTE: Responses to faculty are not counted as first or second colleague responses.
13 to >12.0 pts
Excellent
Presents a focused and cohesive viewpoint in addressing this response. Response includes focused questions or examples related to colleague’s post. Response stimulates dialogue and commentary. Posts by due date.
12 to >11.0 pts
Good
Presents a specific viewpoint that is focused and cohesive. Response includes at least one focused question or example related to colleague’s post. There is some attempt to stimulate dialogue and commentary. Posts by due date.
11 to >9.0 pts
Fair
Presents a specific viewpoint but lacks supporting examples or focused questions related to colleague’s post. The posting is brief and reflects minimal effort to connect with colleague. Posts by due date.
9 to >0 pts
Poor
The post does not stimulate dialogue or connect with the colleague. Does not post by due date.
13 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSecond Response:
Post to second colleague blog post shows evidence of insight, understanding, or reflective thought about the topic.
13 to >12.0 pts
Excellent
Presents a focused and cohesive viewpoint in addressing this response. Response includes focused questions or examples related to colleague’s post. Response stimulates dialogue and commentary. Posts by due date.
12 to >11.0 pts
Good
Presents a specific viewpoint that is focused and cohesive. Response includes at least one focused question or example related to colleague’s post. There is some attempt to stimulate dialogue and commentary. Posts by due date.
11 to >9.0 pts
Fair
Presents a specific viewpoint but lacks supporting examples or focused questions related to colleague’s post. The posting is brief and reflects minimal effort to connect with colleague. Posts by due date.
9 to >0 pts
Poor
Response lacks a specific viewpoint and supporting examples or focused questions related to colleague’s post. The does not stimulate dialogue or connect with the colleague. Does not post by due date.
13 pts
Total Points: 50
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