Elective Abortion Ethical Issues Nursing Practice Presentation

The ethical issues presentation will address an ethical issue associated with the practice of nursing. The issue selected for

discussion should have clearly identifiable pros and cons that, when analyzed, will allow the student to form a defensible position related to the issue (Elective Abortion). Principles from identified codes of ethics should be examined in relationship to the issue and position.

The student should address the following: 1. Define the scope of the ethical issue. 2. Examine the scope of the issue as it relates to nursing and principles identified in codes of ethics. 3. Identify at least 2 positions taken on this issue by scholarly experts in the ethics discipline. 4. Explore the future for the issue as it relates to nursing practice.

Grading Criteria for the Ethical Issue Essay:

Definition and scope of the ethical issue
20%
Scope of the issue related to the nursing profession
20%
Positions on the issue by scholarly experts
20%
Exploration of the future for the issue related to healthcare and

nursing practice 20%

Organization and presentation skills

20%
Total 100%