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NSG426 Integrity In Practice Ethic And Legal Considerations

Week 1 Discussion

Nurse Claims Report

Review Nurse Professional Liability Exposures: 2015 Claim Report Update to understand some of the most common legal allegations. As you read, think about ways to mitigate the risks listed in the report.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

What struck you most about the report or the allegations discussed?

Select one example or illustration from one of the claims categories and explain what could have been done to mitigate the risk that led to the claim.

 

NSG426 Integrity In Practice Ethic And Legal Considerations

Week 2 Discussion

Regulatory Accountability

The regulation of nursing practice is delineated within each state's nurse practice act. Nurses are responsible for knowing and understanding how their practice is regulated by the state in which they are licensed. A nurse who practices beyond their state's legal definition of nursing is subject to disciplinary action by the regulatory agency.

What should a nurse do if requested to perform a duty that is beyond the scope of practice outlined in the state's nurse practice act?

 

NSG426 Integrity In Practice Ethic And Legal Considerations

Week 3 Discussion

Ethical Issues

Nurses face ethical situations every day. Currently, the ANA has a list of ethics resources pertaining to the following topics:

Social justice

Moral courage, distress, and resilience

End of life issues

Caregiving

Bioethics

Think about ethical situations you have experienced in practice.

Write a summary of your experiences and explain how the situation was resolved or ended.

 

NSG426 Integrity In Practice Ethic And Legal Considerations

Week 4 Discussion

Unintended Consequences of Informed Consent

Watch the TED Talk segment, "Unintended Consequences of Informed Consent," from this week's University Library Readings.

As you watch the video, think of other instances where regulations can become a hindrance to progress or advancements and summarize why regulations became hindrances in those instances.

 

NSG426 Integrity In Practice Ethic And Legal Considerations

Week 5 Discussion

Ethical Drift

Describe an example of ethical drift that you have witnessed in your nursing practice. How was the situation addressed? Or, was it? After taking this course, what will you do if and/or when you encounter an ethical drift in the future?

 

NSG426 Integrity In Practice Ethic And Legal Considerations

Week 1 Assignment

Legal Issues Facing Nurses

Research common legal issues in health care or choose one of the legal case studies from the Nurses Service Organization.

Select a legal case study of interest or area in which you have experience.

Analyze the legal case study. Ensure you include the following:

Summarize the legal issues present in the case.

Brainstorm risk-mitigation techniques that the hospital could have employed to prevent the situation.

Determine actions the nurse could have taken to improve the outcome.

Cite at least 3 evidence-based, peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years to support your positions.

Format your assignment as one of the following:

10- to 15-slide presentation

5- to 10-minute oral presentation

875-word paper using Level 1 headings for key points

Another format approved by your instructor

 

NSG426 Integrity In Practice Ethic And Legal Considerations

Week 2 Assignment

Applying Regulations in Varying Care Settings

There are common overarching standards in health care regulation, but there are important differences depending on the practice setting. This assignment is designed to familiarize you with conditions of coverage and participation specific to different types of health care organizations.

Choose 2 different practice settings: for example, you might choose one that represents where you currently work or have worked, and another that you are interested in exploring.

Examine the similarities and differences in conditions of coverage and participation related to your 2 chosen factors. Consider the following:

Staffing requirements

Release of patient records

Patient rights

Administrative structure

Another aspect relative to the specific care environment

Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years.

Format your assignment as one of the following:

10- to 15-slide presentation (preferred for this assignment)

5- to 10-minute oral presentation

875-word paper using Level 1 headings for key points

Another format approved by your instructor

 

NSG426 Integrity In Practice Ethic And Legal Considerations

Week 3 Assignment

Applying an Ethical Decision-Making Model

This assignment reinforces the importance of ethical decision-making in nursing. You will apply an ethical decision making model from this week's readings to an ethical issue.

Review "An Integrated Ethical-Decision-Making Model for Nurses" from this week's University Library Readings.

Apply the ethical decision-making model in the article to access to care or an ethical issue of your choice.

Note: If you have questions about your chosen topic, contact your faculty member to ensure it is appropriate.

Follow the steps provided in the model, including the following. Label each of these six steps:

1. State the ethical issue (using two conflicting ethical principles) and its relevance for nursing practice.

2. Collect and analyze additional information:

What populations does this serve?

Who are the key stakeholders?

What information is needed to overcome the problem?

After looking at additional information, decide whether the initial problem was correctly stated.

3. Develop alternatives and compare them:

What alternative programs address the issues?

4. Justify the decision:

Explain why this is important, needed, or beneficial for vulnerable populations.

5. Find strategies to implement the plan:

What ethical arguments could you use to dissuade someone who disagrees with the program?

6. Evaluate

Format your assignment as one of the following:

15- to 20-slide presentation with slide titles for key points (preferred for this assignment)

5- to 10-minute oral presentation

875-word paper using Level 1 headings for key points

Another format approved by your instructor

Cite at least 3 evidence-based, peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years to support your position(s).

 

NSG426 Integrity In Practice Ethic And Legal Considerations

Week 4 Assignment

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Read the following case study from the Center for Practical Bioethics:

Walking the Tightrope

Complete the Questions for Discussion following the case. Your answers may be brief.

Write an 875-to-1,050-word paper in which you:

Summarize the case, explaining the legal and ethical aspects of it.

Research and explain any laws that pertain to the situation.

Define and explain the ethical principles that pertain to this case.

Determine if the legal and ethical responsibilities are in alignment with each other.

Explain how you would recommend this care team resolve the situation by answering the following questions:

What specific details of the case require resolution?

What specific actions should the organization or nurse take to ensure an appropriate outcome?

What resources and dependencies exist for your recommendation?

Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years.

Note: At least 1 of the sources should provide evidence for your resolution recommendation or plan of action.

 

NSG426 Integrity In Practice Ethic And Legal Considerations

Week 5 Assignment

Current Issues in Nursing

This individual assignment helps you reflect on your Learning Team activity. Use the same topic and position to complete this assignment.

Summarize the decision-making model you employed and the process used to arrive at your position.

Review the following resources from the Week 3 University Library Readings if you need additional information about ethical decision-making models:

"An Integrated Ethical Decision-Making Model for Nurses"

Nursing Ethics in Everyday Practice: A Step-By-Step Guide, Ch. 2: Ethical Decision-Making

Summarize and explain each person's position and evidence.

Explain how seeing the positions and evidence of others changed or reinforced your position.

Format your assignment as one of the following:

10- to 15-slide presentation

5- to 10-minute oral presentation

875-word paper using Level 1 headings for key points (preferred for this assignment)

Another format approved by your instructor

Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years that support your positions.