NURS 8002 Week 10 Discussion: Ethics and the DNP-Prepared Nurse
NURS 8002 Week 10 Discussion: Ethics and the DNP-Prepared Nurse
Discussion: Ethics and the DNP-Prepared Nurse
You are likely already upholding ethics in nursing and healthcare delivery in your current nursing practice experience. As mentioned in the introduction for this week, a patient-focused approach that promotes the delivery of safe, quality, and cost-effective healthcare for promoting positive patient outcomes represents a fundamental alignment to ethical principles for the delivery of healthcare. In your journey toward becoming a DNP-prepared nurse, you will continue to uphold ethical principles in your nursing practice and will likely continue to serve as an advocate for adhering to these principles in all you do.
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For this Discussion, reflect on the case studies/scenarios related to ethical challenges presented in this weeks Learning Resources. Think about how these ethical challenges may mirror your own experiences in nursing practice. Consider what other ethical challenges may arise in your own nursing practice or as you continue your program of study.
To prepare:
Review the case studies/scenarios related to ethical challenges presented in this weeks Learning Resources.
Reflect on ethical challenges related to the organization or at the point of care that you may have encountered in your nursing practice.
Consider what new ethical challenges you might face once you obtain your doctoral degree.
By Day 3 of Week 10
Post an explanation of at least two significant ethical issues relevant to the DNP-prepared nurse. Then explain how these issues might compare to the types of issues you have encountered in your practice. Be specific and provide examples.
By Day 5 of Week 10
Read a selection of your colleagues responses and respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days by expanding upon your colleagues post or suggesting an alternative approach to the ethical issue described by your colleague.
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your
NURS 8002 Week 10 Discussion Ethics and the DNP-Prepared Nurse
colleagues postings. Begin by clicking on the Post to Discussion Question link and then select Create Thread to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking on Submit!
Submission and Grading Information
Grading Criteria
To access your rubric:
Week 10 Discussion Rubric
Post by Day 3 of Week 10 and Respond by Day 5 of Week 10
To Participate in this Discussion:
Week 10 Discussion
Name: NURS_8002_Week10_Discussion_Rubric
Excellent
90%100%
Good
80%89%
Fair
70%79%
Poor
0%69%
Main Posting:
Response to the Discussion question is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.
40 (40%) 44 (44%)
Thoroughly responds to the Discussion question(s).
Is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources.
No less than 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth.
Supported by at least three current credible sources.
35 (35%) 39 (39%)
Responds to most of the Discussion question(s).
Is somewhat reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
50% of the post has exceptional depth and breadth.
Supported by at least three credible references.
31 (31%) 34 (34%)
Responds to some of the Discussion question(s).
One to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed.
Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Cited with fewer than two credible references.
0 (0%) 30 (30%)
Does not respond to the Discussion question(s).
Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria.
Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Contains only one or no credible references.
Main Posting:
Writing
6 (6%) 6 (6%)
Written clearly and concisely.
Contains no grammatical or spelling errors.
Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.
5 (5%) 5 (5%)
Written concisely.
May contain one to two grammatical or spelling errors.
Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.
4 (4%) 4 (4%)
Written somewhat concisely.
May contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Contains some APA formatting errors.
0 (0%) 3 (3%)
Not written clearly or concisely.
Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style.
Main Posting:
Timely and full participation
9 (9%) 10 (10%)
Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation.
Posts main Discussion by due date.
8 (8%) 8 (8%)
Meets requirements for full participation.
Posts main Discussion by due date.
7 (7%) 7 (7%)
Posts main Discussion by due date.
0 (0%) 6 (6%)
Does not meet requirements for full participation.
Does not post main Discussion by due date.
First Response:
Post to colleagues main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources.
9 (9%) 9 (9%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Responds to questions posed by faculty.
The use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
8 (8%) 8 (8%)
Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting.
7 (7%) 7 (7%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
0 (0%) 6 (6%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
First Response:
Writing 6 (6%) 6 (6%)
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Response to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.
5 (5%) 5 (5%)
Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues.
Response to faculty questions are mostly answered, if posed.
Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources.
Response is written in standard, edited English.
4 (4%) 4 (4%)
Response posed in the Discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Few or no credible sources are cited.
0 (0%) 3 (3%)
Responses posted in the Discussion lack effective communication.
Response to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited.
First Response:
Timely and full participation 5 (5%) 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation.
Posts by due date.
4 (4%) 4 (4%)
Meets requirements for full participation.
Posts by due date.
3 (3%) 3 (3%)
Posts by due date.
0 (0%) 2 (2%)
Does not meet requirements for full participation.
Does not post by due date.
Second Response:
Post to colleagues main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources. 9 (9%) 9 (9%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Responds to questions posed by faculty.
The use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
8 (8%) 8 (8%)
Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting.
7 (7%) 7 (7%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
0 (0%) 6 (6%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Second Response:
Writing 6 (6%) 6 (6%)
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Response to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.
5 (5%) 5 (5%)
Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues.
Response to faculty questions are mostly answered, if posed.
Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources.
Response is written in standard, edited English.
4 (4%) 4 (4%)
Response posed in the Discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Few or no credible sources are cited.
0 (0%) 3 (3%)
Responses posted in the Discussion lack effective communication.
Response to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited.
Second Response:
Timely and full participation 5 (5%) 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation.
Posts by due date.
4 (4%) 4 (4%)
Meets requirements for full participation.
Posts by due date.
3 (3%) 3 (3%)
Posts by due date.
0 (0%) 2 (2%)
Does not meet requirements for full participation.
Does not post by due date.
Total Points: 100
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