This is not a research paper. This is a personal statement, with only 2 specific scholarly sources. You will explain your personal position on an assigned issue. Some of the steps from the SPC 6.0 Model of Ethical Reasoning are applied to the issue. The paper is a maximum of 3 pages excluding title & reference page. No quotations are allowed. If this requirement is ignored the paper will be returned and standard late penalty is applied to any resubmission.
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Position Paper Grading Criteria |
Possible Points |
Guidance |
| Current Issue
In four sentences, briefly explain the dilemma assigned. |
5 |
Give a short explanation, from a personal perspective about why or how this is a dilemma that affects our profession. Think about nurses, healthcare delivery, and patients. |
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Personal Position State your personal position on this dilemma. Briefly explain your overall beliefs about the issue. |
10 |
If someone suddenly asked your opinion about this topic, what would are the most important things you would express in 3 or 4 sentences? In one descriptive paragraph express your beliefs about this dilemma writing in 3rd person perspective (ex: This nurse believes …). No references are required here because this is a personal statement. (You will conduct research in the final assignment – but not now!) |
| Core Values
Identify, prioritize, then explain a minimum of 3 (three) values that shape your position on this issue. |
10
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Attitudes about controversial subjects are based on a person’s core values. These values are taught by family, cultural groups, churches & the community when and where you grew up. There are many lists of “core values” on the internet. Look at a list then think about values you believe are important to live a “good life”. Identify those most related to your topic when you compose this answer. |
| Virtuous Behaviors
Discuss 2 (two) virtuous behaviors that are critical to your position, and describe how they support your position. |
10 |
Values (above) are internal. Behaviors are outward or external expressions of internal values. We show the world our values through actions. The most important are part of every-day behavior, but are heavily relied upon in a difficult situation. Discuss how two behaviors support your beliefs in this dilemma. See this list for ideas: https://www.virtuesforlife.com/virtues-list/ |
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Stakeholders Discuss the major stakeholders in this dilemma |
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Describe those who are most affected by or have the most invested in this dilemma. It is not acceptable to say “everyone”. Think about the top 2 or 3 people or groups most affected by how this issue is managed. Some dilemmas have economic impact (dollars, time, or workforce); others have an emotional cost. The “stake” may be very personal or of broad social concern. |
| Ethical Theory
Explain whether basic Utilitarian or Deontological ethical theory best supports your position (one scholarly reference & in-text citation required). |
10 |
Use your own words to explain how one of the basic ethical theories supports your position in this ethical dilemma. Use Bonde & Firenze (2013) as the scholarly support for your choice of ethical theories (it is linked in week 1 readings). How does the theory support what you believe to be the solution for this dilemma? |
| Code of Ethics
Discuss one provision & interpretive statement from the 2015 ANA Code of Ethics that supports your beliefs (the ANA Code is one required scholarly reference & citation). |
10 |
The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (2015) is your source (linked in week 2). Decide which provision and interpretive statement best applies to your assigned dilemma. Skim the ANA Code before you choose AND do not stop on the first provision; it may not be the most appropriate for the issue. Identify the provision number clearly as you explain your choice and describe how it applies to your personal beliefs as well as the issue. |
| Best action to resolve the issue In your opinion, what is the best course of action to resolve this ethical dilemma? Explain why. |
10 |
Self-explanatory! This dilemma may have many or just two solutions. Talk about how “this nurse” (you) believe the issue could be solved. There are no “wrong” answer for this section, unless you do not discuss why your way is “the best way”. |
| In conclusion: Which section above has the greatest impact on your position on this issue?
Discuss the reason. |
10
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Each section above is based on SPC’s 6.0 Ethical Decision-making Model that guides resolution of moral dilemmas. You talked about values, virtuous behavior, & the impact of this issue on people or groups (stakeholders). You also applied an ethical theory and examined your personal ethical code. Here you will discuss which section impacted how you feel the most, and why? |
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