My Nursing Ethics: Why Am I Here?

Assignment: Personal Ethics, Max Points: 100
Details: After reading the Topic 1 materials, complete the questionnaire titled, "My Nursing Ethic."
Using the reading and the questionnaire, write a paper of 750-1,000 words in which you describe your professional moral compass. As you write your paper, include the following:
1. What personal, cultural, and spiritual values contribute to your worldview and philosophy of nursing? How do these values shape or influence your nursing practice?
2. Define values, morals, and ethics in the context of your obligation to nursing practice. Explain how your personal values, philosophy, and worldview may conflict with your obligation to practice, creating an ethical dilemma.
3. Reflect and share your own personal thoughts regarding the morals and ethical dilemmas you may face in the health care field. How do your personal views affect your behavior and your decision making?
Do not be concerned with the use of ethical terminology for this paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
"NRS437V.v10R.My Nursing Ethic_Student.docx"
The contents of My Nursing Ethic
Complete the questions below.
PASSION: Why am I here?
MOTIVATION: What moves me to act?
INSPIRATION: What keeps me in motion?
LOYALTY: Whom do I serve?
Rubrics
(30 %: Described Individual's Professional Moral Compass
Thoughtfully analyzes and develops a personal professional moral compass. Supports rationale in-depth. Not only formulates a clear and precise personal point of view, but also acknowledges objections and rival positions.
25%: Addressed How Personal, Cultural, and Spiritual Values Contribute to an Individual's Worldview and Philosophy of Nursing
Thoughtfully addresses personal, cultural, and spiritual values that contribute to an individual's worldview and philosophy of nursing. Supports rationale in-depth. Not only formulates a clear and precise personal point of view, but also acknowledges objections and rival positions.
25%: Reflected and Shared Personal Thoughts in Regard to the Morals and Ethical Dilemmas Faced in the Health Care Field
Thoughtfully reflects on personal thoughts about morals and ethical dilemmas in the health care field. Supports rationale in-depth. Not only formulates a clear and Precise personal point of view, but also acknowledges objections and rival positions.
15.0 %Organization and Effectiveness, 5%Thesis Development and Purpose
5.0 % Paragraph Development and Transitions
5% Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5% Format)
Topic1DQ1: Many situations can raise ethical concerns, particularly in the face of disagreement and conflict between parties. However, not all situations of an ethical nature result in values conflict or constitute an ethical dilemma. Explain the characteristics of an ethical dilemma. How do they differ from other situations resulting in disagreement between conflicting preferences, needs, or expectations?
Topic 1 DQ2 Consider the age-old tale of the father who stole a loaf of bread to feed his hungry family. Stealing is deemed wrong by our society and is punishable by law. Failing to provide for one's family is neglectful and fundamentally wrong. What would be the dilemma and the implications of such a crime on the individual, the family, the community, and society?