NURS 8163 Principles of Healthcare Ethics & Genetics
QUESTION
Select a journal article addressing a genomics topic with an ethical element relative to the overall theme of the course. The article could be selected from a journal that addresses genetics and ethical elements (ex: Online Issues of Policy in Nursing, Advances in Nursing Science, Research and Theory for Nursing Practice, Nursing Research, Western Journal of Nursing Research, Journal of Nursing Scholarship, etc).
Write a brief paper:
- Briefly summarize the article, including thesis, arguments, conclusions and recommendations.
- After summarizing, then critically analyze the article and evaluate the value of the document in relation to practice, education and research.
- Discuss the influence each article has had on your evolving view of genetics and ethics.
- Finally, include a section on Implications for Practice where you identify the results of the information derived and its benefits for clinical practice.
- Additionally:
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- Include a Title page (the title of the paper is the theory topic).
- Include a Reference page, referencing the articles and any other sources you may have used.
- Remember–APA format
- Length of the body of the paper (excluding title and reference page) is not to exceed three pages (refine your thinking and writing if necessary to meet this limit)
- Summaries informative and concise
- Depth of comprehension demonstrated in critical analysis
- Learning evidenced
Article Critique Rubric
1. Article Selection – Uses article applicable to course. Current less than 7 years old.
2. Content – Critique flows logically. Includes summary of article, thesis, arguments and evaluation of the value to clinical practice. Appropriate length of paper.
3. Reflection. – Describes the implications for practice and how this article has influenced students evolving view of genetics or ethics.
4. Formatting. – APA format throughout with less than 2 errors. Includes appropriate reference page
Formatting