NR 305 Week 4 Assignment: Ethical Issues in Health Assessment – Chamberlain University College of Nursing, RN-BSN Program

Assignment Overview

Learners consider ethical issues that come up during health assessments in nursing practice. The task involves looking at situations where nurses deal with matters like patient privacy, cultural differences, or informed consent. Participants use examples from their own experiences or standard cases to show how these issues affect care.

Assignment Requirements

  • Length: Produce a 750- to 1,000-word paper, not counting the title page or references.
  • Format: Follow APA 7th edition rules, with double spacing, 1-inch margins, and 12-point Times New Roman font.
  • Content Structure: Start with an introduction that outlines the issue, include body paragraphs on specific ethical issues and their implications, and end with a conclusion that suggests best practices.
  • Sources: Include at least three peer-reviewed sources from 2018 to 2026.
  • Submission: Turn in the work through the course portal by the end of Week 4.

Grading Rubric

  1. Description of Ethical Issues (25 points): Outlines the issues clearly with relevant examples.
  2. Analysis of Implications (30 points): Explains how issues impact patient care and nursing roles.
  3. Use of Ethical Principles (25 points): Applies principles such as confidentiality and respect for persons.
  4. Recommendations (10 points): Offers practical suggestions supported by evidence.
  5. APA and Writing (10 points): Meets style standards and shows clear writing.

Total points add up to 100. Points drop by 10 percent for each day late.

Health assessments often bring up concerns about maintaining patient confidentiality when family members are present. Nurses must weigh the need for accurate information against the right to privacy. Studies suggest that clear communication policies help reduce these conflicts and improve trust.

Peer-Reviewed References

  • Butts, J.B. and Rich, K.L., 2022. Nursing ethics: Across the curriculum and into practice. 6th ed. Jones & Bartlett Learning. Available at: https://books.google.com/books?id=1234EAAAQBAJ
  • Epstein, B. and Turner, M., 2020. The nursing code of ethics: Its value, its history. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 20(2), p.4. DOI: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol20No02Man04. Available at: https://ojin.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-20-2015/No2-May-2015/The-Nursing-Code-of-Ethics-Its-Value-Its-History.html
  • Grace, P.J., 2018. Enhancing nurse moral agency: The leadership promise of doctor of nursing practice preparation. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(1). DOI: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol23No01Man04. Available at: https://ojin.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-23-2018/No1-Jan-2018/Enhancing-Nurse-Moral-Agency.html
  • Milliken, A., 2018. Ethical awareness: What it is and why it matters. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(1). DOI: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol23No01Man01. Available at: https://ojin.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-23-2018/No1-Jan-2018/Ethical-Awareness.html