Assignment Content

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   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.
   
   ORGANIZE AND FOLLOW the 5 steps provided in the PARK model, including the following:

   • State the ethical issue and its relevance for nursing practice.
   • 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.
   • Develop alternatives and compare them:
   • What alternative programs address the issues?
   • Justify the decision:
   • Explain why this is important, needed, or beneficial for vulnerable populations.
   • Find strategies to implement the plan:
   • What ethical arguments could you use to dissuade someone who disagrees with the program?

   Format your assignment as one of the following:

   • 18- to 20-slide presentation (must include speaker notes with analysis and citations for the references used)
   • 15- to 20-minute oral presentation (must include analysis and references used; references submitted as a separate Word document)
   • 875-word paper
   • 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).
   
   Include an APA-formatted reference list.
   
   Submit your assignment.