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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 1 example or illustration from 1 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.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

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

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Think about ethical situations you have experienced in practice.

Write a summary of your experiences and explain how the situations were resolved or ended.

 

NSG426 Integrity In Practice - Ethic And Legal Considerations

Week 4 Discussion

Unintended Consequences of Informed Consent

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Watch the TED Talks segment "Unintended Consequences of Informed Consent" from the University Library.

As you watch the video, think of other instances where regulations can become a hindrance to progress or advancements.

Summarize why regulations became hindrances in those instances.

 

NSG426 Integrity In Practice - Ethic And Legal Considerations

Week 5 Discussion

Ethical Drift

Read the section on “ethical drift” in Chapter 47 in Essentials of Nursing Law and Ethics.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

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 2 Assessment  

Policy and Regulation in Practice

In this assessment, you select a legal issue in health care to determine relevant legal issues and regulations as well as actions that could be taken to improve the outcome.

The health care industry is heavily regulated from multiple sources. It is important for nurses to understand health care policy and regulatory environments for their local area to make sure they are following industry standards as well as not performing tasks nurses are not allowed to do locally.

Research common legal issues in health care that nurses frequently face 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 and ensure you include the following:

Summarize the legal issues present in the case.

Explain how these legal issues impact nursing practice.

Summarize regulations, laws, and industry standards present in the case.

Explain how the regulations, laws, and standards impact the nursing practice.

Brainstorm risk mitigation techniques that the hospital could have employed to prevent the situation and increased compliance with the regulations, laws, or standards relevant to the situation.

Determine actions the nurse could have taken to improve the outcome and increased compliance with the regulations, laws, or standards relevant to the situation.

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:

18- to 20-slide presentation

The slides themselves should only contain essential information and as little text as possible. Do not design a slide presentation made up of long bullet points. Your speaker notes convey the details you would give if you were presenting. See this link for more help.

Record and upload a video of a 15- to 20-minute oral presentation. See this link for help. 

875-word paper?

Another format approved by your instructor

Include an APA-formatted reference list.

 

NSG426 Integrity In Practice - Ethic And Legal Considerations

Week 4 Assessment  

Ethics in Practice

Exam Content

Review "An Integrated Ethical-Decision-Making Model for Nurses" from the University Library Readings.

Apply the ethical decision-making model in the article to access this case study from the Center for Practical Bioethics:?Our Pregnant Daughter Didn't Want This...

Review the Questions for Discussion following the case.

Follow the steps provided in the model, including the following:

Step 1: Explain the ethical issues, other relevant ethical considerations, and ethical principles relevant to this case study and how they affect the nursing practice. 

Step 2: Collect and analyze additional information?related to this case study, including researching and explaining any legal considerations.

Step 3: Develop alternatives (different options) and compare them.

Step 4: Determine your position and justify it:

What specific actions should be taken to ensure an appropriate outcome?

Why is your position important, needed, or beneficial for vulnerable populations?

Are the?legal and ethical responsibilities in alignment with each other? If they are not in alignment, how does your position deal with that?conflict?

Step 5: Find strategies to implement the plan:

What ethical arguments could you use to persuade someone who disagrees with your position?

 Format your assignment as an 875- to 1,050-word paper.

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.

Include an APA-formatted reference list.

Submit your assignment.

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NSG426 Integrity In Practice - Ethic And Legal Considerations

Week 5 Assessment  

Accountability

Exam Content

Nurses are faced with situations where legal and ethical considerations are complex and sometimes don’t have a simple or clear solution. Unfortunately, nurses are frequently held accountable in these complex situations, which is why it is important for nurses to understand what they can and can’t do, what they will be accountable for, and what they are responsible for. In this assessment, you will analyze a complex topic from an ethical and legal perspective. You should also analyze its impact on nurses and accountability.

Select 1 of the following topics, or another topic approved by your instructor:

Health care as a right or privilege  

Futile care 

Whistleblowing

Euthanasia and assisted suicide 

Clinical uses for illicit substances (e.g., medical marijuana, MDMA for PTSD)

 Research your selected topic.

Analyze a nurse’s legal responsibilities related to your selected topic.

Analyze a nurse’s ethical responsibilities related to your selected topic.

Take a position on the topic and explain your position in detail.

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

Discuss how your position affects nurses and how nurses can be held accountable in situations related to your selected topic.

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

Format your assignment as one of the following:

18- to 20-slide presentation

The slides themselves should only contain essential information and as little text as possible. Do not design a slide presentation made up of long bullet points. Your speaker notes convey the details you would give if you were presenting. See this link for more help.

Record and upload a video of a 15- to 20-minute oral presentation. See this link for help.

875-word paper

Another format approved by your instructor