This assignment reinforces the importance of ethical decision-making in nursing. You will apply an ethical decision making model from this week’s readings to an ethical issue.

Review “An Integrated Ethical-Decision-Making Model for Nurses” (In the attached PDF file)

Apply the ethical decision-making model in the article to access to care or an ethical issue of your choice.

Follow the steps provided in the model, including the following:

• State the ethical issue and its relevance for nursing practice.
• Collect and analyze additional information:
  • What populations does this serve?
  • Who are the key stakeholders?
  • What information is needed to overcome the problem?
  • After looking at additional information, decide whether the initial problem was correctly stated.
• Develop alternatives and compare them:
  • What alternative programs address the issues?
• Justify the decision:
  • Explain why this is important, needed, or beneficial for vulnerable populations.
• Find strategies to implement the plan:
  • What ethical arguments could you use to dissuade someone who disagrees with the program?

Format your assignment as a 900 word document.

Cite at least 3 evidence-based, peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years to support your position(s).

Include an APA-formatted reference list.

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