Discussion: Ethics and the DNP-Prepared Nurse

You are likely already upholding ethics in nursing and healthcare delivery in your current

nursing practice experience. As mentioned in the introduction for this week, a patient-focused

approach that promotes the delivery of safe, quality, and cost-effective healthcare for promoting

positive patient outcomes represents a fundamental alignment to ethical principles for the

delivery of healthcare. In your journey toward becoming a DNP-prepared nurse, you will

continue to uphold ethical principles in your nursing practice and will likely continue to serve as

an advocate for adhering to these principles in all you do. 

For this Discussion, reflect on the case studies/scenarios related to ethical challenges presented in

this week’s Learning Resources. Think about how these ethical challenges may mirror your own

experiences in nursing practice. Consider what other ethical challenges may arise in your own

nursing practice or as you continue your program of study.

To prepare:

 Review the case studies/scenarios related to ethical challenges presented in this week’s

Learning Resources.

 Reflect on ethical challenges related to the organization or at the point of care that you

may have encountered in your nursing practice.

 Consider what new ethical challenges you might face once you obtain your doctoral

degree.

Discussion

Post an explanation of at least two significant ethical issues relevant to the DNP-prepared nurse.

Then explain how these issues might compare to the types of issues you have encountered in

your practice. Be specific and provide examples.

 

Resources

 

https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=141642515&site=eds-

live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200

https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/organizational-ethics-us-health-care-today/2020-03

https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.1177%2F096973301984

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https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=146896948&site=eds-

live&scope=site&authtype=shib&custid=s6527200

https://search.proquest.com/docview/2093221254?accountid=14872