Describe the ethical dilemma, including how you became aware of the situation and who was involved (family, health care
Describe the ethical dilemma, including how you became aware of the situation and who was involved (family, health care
providers, etc…).
Identify the principle(s) from the ANA Code of Ethics
10
Include all the ethical principles that are relevant and applicable to the situation. Include a brief description of each
principle identified.
Relate principles from ANA Code of Ethics to the dilemma
30
Describe how the ANA Code of Ethics principles relate to the dilemma. Provide specific examples from the situation to
demonstrate this relationship.
Utilize resources such as your textbook, journal articles, professional internet sites, etc. to aid in your discussion
and to support your perspective about the situations
Must have at least 2 references, one being the ANA Code of Ethics and one journal article from a primary source.
Discuss the outcome of the dilemma
15
How did the situation develop over the time frame you were caring for the patient? What outcome was hoped for, if no
resolution occurred during that time frame?
Identify the resources at the clinical agency to assist dealing with ethical dilemmas
20
What resources are available? Which were being used and for what reason(s)? In your opinion, were any other resources
available, but not being used and should have been used in this situation? Provide rationales for your opinions. Support
with literature (highly recommended).
Writing Style, APA format, Grammar/Spelling/Mechanics
10
Proper APA format, grammar, mechanics, and spelling
Total 100
Assignment Criteria Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance
A (92–100%) Very Good or High Level of Performance
B (84–91%) Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
C (76–83%) Poor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
F (0–75%)
Dilemma description
(15 points)
Description of the dilemma is clear and comprehensive;
Distinctively describes how student became aware of the situation;
Specifically identified the types of people involved in the situation and their roles
14-15 points
Description of the dilemma is clear and comprehensive;
Adequately describes how student became aware of the situation;
Specifically identified the types of people involved in the situation and their roles
13 points
Description of the dilemma is clear, but very general;
Adequately describes how student became aware of the situation;
Partially identified the types of people involved in the situation and their roles
12 points
Description of the dilemma is mostly vague or missing;
Inadequately / Vaguely describes how student became aware of the situation;
Minimally identified or did not identify the types of people involved in the situation and their roles
