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Question 2: Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing
Describe an ethical dilemma you have
encountered in your nursing practice. How did you handle the situation, and
what ethical principles guided your decision-making process?
Rubric:
Content:
4 points: Thorough and
insightful discussion with clear understanding of the ethical dilemma.
3 points: Good discussion with
clear understanding, minor gaps.
2 points: Adequate discussion,
some gaps in understanding.
1 point: Basic discussion,
significant gaps in understanding.
0 points: Lacks understanding,
incomplete or off-topic.
Examples and Evidence:
4 points: Strong, relevant
example from clinical experience and evidence to support points.
3 points: Relevant example and
evidence, minor gaps.
2 points: Adequate example and
evidence, some gaps.
1 point: Basic example and
evidence, significant gaps.
0 points: Lacks examples and
evidence.
Critical Thinking:
4 points: Demonstrates high
level of critical thinking and analysis.
3 points: Good critical
thinking and analysis.
2 points: Some critical
thinking, but lacks depth.
1 point: Basic critical
thinking, lacks analysis.
0 points: Little to no
critical thinking.
Clarity and Organization:
4 points: Well-organized,
clear, logical flow of ideas.
3 points: Organized and clear,
minor issues.
2 points: Some organization,
but lacks clarity.
1 point: Lacks clear
organization, ideas scattered.
0 points: Disorganized,
unclear.
Grammar and Mechanics:
4 points: Error-free, polished
writing.
3 points: Minor errors,
generally well-written.
2 points: Some errors, but
understandable.
1 point: Significant errors,
affects readability.
0 points: Numerous errors,
difficult to understand.
Engagement and Interaction:
4 points: Highly engaging,
encourages discussion and interaction.
3 points: Engages others,
encourages some discussion.
2 points: Some engagement, but
limited interaction.
1 point: Minimal engagement,
does not encourage discussion.
0 points: No engagement, no
interaction

Discussion Question 1: Patient-Centered Care
Discuss the importance of patient-centered care in nursing
practice. How does it impact patient outcomes and satisfaction? Provide an
example from your clinical experience.
Rubric:
1.     
Content:
4 points: Thorough and insightful discussion with clear
understanding of patient-centered care.
3 points: Good discussion with clear understanding, minor
gaps.
2 points: Adequate discussion, some gaps in understanding.
1 point: Basic discussion, significant gaps in understanding.
0 points: Lacks understanding, incomplete or off-topic.
2.     
Examples and Evidence:
4 points: Strong, relevant example from clinical experience
and evidence to support points.
3 points: Relevant example and evidence, minor gaps.
2 points: Adequate example and evidence, some gaps.
1 point: Basic example and evidence, significant gaps.
0 points: Lacks examples and evidence.
3.     
Critical Thinking:
4 points: Demonstrates high level of critical thinking and
analysis.
3 points: Good critical thinking and analysis.
2 points: Some critical thinking, but lacks depth.
1 point: Basic critical thinking, lacks analysis.
0 points: Little to no critical thinking.
4.     
Clarity and
Organization:
4 points: Well-organized, clear, logical flow of ideas.
3 points: Organized and clear, minor issues.
2 points: Some organization, but lacks clarity.
1 point: Lacks clear organization, ideas scattered.
0 points: Disorganized, unclear.
5.     
Grammar and Mechanics:
4 points: Error-free, polished writing.
3 points: Minor errors, generally well-written.
2 points: Some errors, but understandable.
1 point: Significant errors, affects readability.
0 points: Numerous errors, difficult to understand.
6.     
Engagement and
Interaction:
4 points: Highly engaging, encourages discussion and
interaction.
3 points: Engages others, encourages some discussion.
2 points: Some engagement, but limited interaction.
1 point: Minimal engagement, does not encourage discussion.
0 points: No engagement, no interaction.
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Nursing is a vital healthcare profession focused on caring for individuals, families, and communities. It involves patient care, advocacy, education, coordination, and health promotion. Nurses work in diverse settings, combining scientific knowledge, technical skills, and compassion to improve health outcomes and support overall well-being.