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SIM 415 American Sentinel University Ethical Decision Making Discussion

SIM 415 American Sentinel University Ethical Decision Making Discussion

Daniel Kevins

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Activity 9

Ethical Decision Making

Describe a situation when you served as an advocate for your patient. Discuss any legal ramifications in this situation. Describe the role of the Nurse Manager, describe the involvement of your facility ethics committee or other interprofessional team members. Analyze two methods or models that leaders and managers can use to improve the quality of decision making.

Support your discussion and opinions with facts, relevant examples from personal nursing practice.

Reading and Resources

Review chapters 4 & 6 in Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2017). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Krive, J. (2013). Building effective workforce management practices through shared governance and technology systems integration. Nursing Economic$, 31(5), 231-249
Stewart, K. R. (2017). SBAR, communication, and patient safety: An integrated literature review. Medsurg Nursing, 26(5), 297-305.
Review: IOM Future of Nursing Report
Review: Campaign for Action Resources

Additional Instructions:

All submissions should have a title page and reference page.
Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.
Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.
Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
Adhere to the chosen Submission Option for Delivery of Activity guidelines.

Submission Options:

Choose One:

Instructions:

Paper

2 to 3-page paper. Include title and reference pages.

Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation

4 to 8 slides. Add title and reference slides.
Follow Rules of 7.

Other media (Prezi, etc.) presentation

4 to 8 slides with speaker notes. Add title and reference slides.
Follow Rules of 7.

Video Presentation

5 to 6-minute video presentation.
Attach reference page or include in video.
Professional appearance and background.
Video submissions must include a script in Word format, submitted through Turnitin for an Originality Report.

Table

Table with appropriate columns and headers.
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Graphs or other illustrations

Graphs or illustrations with appropriate labels. Include title and reference pages.

Poster

Poster utilizing any applicable poster template. Include visual graphics/images/other formats for visual appeal. Include appropriate title and references on poster.

Note: Title and reference pages/slides do not count towards the count requirements. Management and Leadership – Empowering Leaders and Managers

Description: The baccalaureate-graduate nurse will demonstrate an awareness of leader roles and management functions
Course Competency: 1) Compare and contrast effective communication techniques and conflict management styles related to nursing management of individuals and groups.
QSEN Competencies: 1) Patient-Centered Care 2) Teamwork and Collaboration
BSN Essential II

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Area	Gold Mastery	Silver Proficient	Bronze Acceptable	Acceptable Mastery not Demonstrated
Advocate	Describes a situation when you served as an advocate for your patient and the role of the Nurse Manager.	Describes a situation when you served as an advocate for your patient and lists the role of the Nurse Manager.	Describes a situation when you served as an advocate for your patient and does not discuss the role of the Nurse Manager.	Does not describe a situation when you served as an advocate for your patient or the role of the Nurse Manager.
Legal Ramifications	Describes any legal ramifications in this situation.	Mentions any legal ramifications in this situation.	Lists any legal ramifications in this situation.	Does not describe any legal ramifications in this situation
Facility Ethics Committee	Describes the role of the facility ethics committee or other interprofessional team members in patient safety.	Mentions the role of the facility ethics committee or other interprofessional team members in patient safety.	Lists the role of the facility ethics committee or other interprofessional team members in patient safety.	Does not describe the role of the facility ethics committee or other interprofessional team members in patient safety.
Nurse Manager	Describes the role of the role of the nurse manager.	Mentions the role of the role of the nurse manager.	Lists the role of the role of the nurse manager.	Does not discuss the role of the role of the nurse manager.
Methods or Models	Fully describes two methods or models that leaders and managers can use to improve the quality of decision making.	Mentions two methods or models that leaders and managers can use to improve the quality of decision making.	Lists the two methods or models that leaders and managers can use to improve the quality of decision making.	Does not describe two methods or models that leaders and managers can use to improve the quality of decision making.