Discussion Paper

Case study is provided, need to write discussion about it in 1200 words plus/minus 10%
This assessment task should be written in the first person.
The focus on this task is professional issues and asks you to explore how you would respond to a challenging situation as an graduate/transition RN.

It is a discussion paper and therefore you have more freedom to present in a format which best conveys the information you want to present.

This discussion paper assessment task allows us to explore complexities and grey areas that can be challenging to face in practice. You will see situations that threaten to or actually breach our standards and codes; therefore, this is critical learning for you in your early career.
Discussion paper can be written in below (No heading required)

Discussion paper (Guide)

1 Introduction

what is this discussion paper going to be about? What is your hook for the reader?

2 Identify the key issues

What do you see as the professional issues in your chosen scenario? Hint: brainstorm these!

3 What should occur?

In an ideal world…consider legislative, notifications, mandatory reporting, incident report

4 Complicating (the grey)

Factors: Human, individual, organisational, situational etc.

5 Leadership principles and strategies – how would you respond?

What leadership principles can your draw on in your strategies to deal with the case scenario?

6 Conclusion

Summary (no new information). Pulls everything together.

The questions below can also assist you to structure your discussion paper):

Identify what the ethical, legal, professional and clinical aspects/issues of the case are.
Identify your personal reaction to the case – what is your understanding of ethical workplace behavior?
Gather relevant facts and factors (Code of Ethics, ethical principles, legislation etc.)
Identify the values at stake (taken from differing perspectives – patient, peers, management, society etc.)
Identify your options
Consider what you should do and provide justification
Referencing APA -7 not less than 5 years old.
Address rubric HD criteria.