Purpose of Assignment:

Nurses encounter ethical issues in practice. Nurses need to be aware of currently relevant ethical issues, how the problems affect nursing practice, and how to address the problems.

Course Competency:

· Critique ethical issues in current nursing practice.

Scenario:

You recently discovered that a group of nurses from your community meet once a month to discuss current issues in nursing. Recognizing the value of collaborating with other nursing professionals, you’ve inquired about joining the group. The group’s leader has asked you to write an essay for the group to discuss in next month’s meeting.

Instructions:

The group leader has asked that your submission address the following:

1. Locate an article/resource related to a current ethical issue in nursing or healthcare. You may use any of the items described below:

· news article

· journal article

· pending legislation at the state or federal level

· information from national nursing or specialty organizations

1. Summarize the article/resource.

2. Discuss how the ethical issue featured in the article/resource may impact nursing practice or healthcare.

3. Describe how the influence of nurses could help address the issue.

4. Provide an APA formatted reference for the article/resource.

Resources:

· For assistance finding a newspaper article, please read the Library Answer to: How do I find newspaper articles?

· For assistance with writing a summary, please read the Library Answer to: What is a summary? How do I write one?