ANA Position Statement Paper

Instructions 

Go to https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/official-position-statements/ and read ANA’s Ethics and Human Rights Position Statements for 2015 through 2018.

Select one position statement of your own choosing, read the “Full Position Statement”, and write the following paper.

Write a minimum of 1000 words that address the following: In your own words, provide a summary of the ANA Position Statement you chose.

Analyze a scenario where this Position Statement would apply in nursing practice. Include a description of the patient situation, involved individuals – patient, family, nurse, and physician.

You may select a scenario from current events, news stories, or an ethical case study that already exists. You may create a fictional scenario or use one that you know of personally. Describe the ethical values in conflict.

Describe what you believe is the correct action and defend your decision based on ethical theories/systems and ethical principles. Assignment Expectations Write a 1000-1500 word essay addressing each of the points. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each question. Support your ideas with at least three (3) citations in your essay.

Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment. Length: 1000 words Rubric: This assignment uses a rubric for scoring. Please review it as part of your assignment preparation and again prior to submission to ensure you have addressed its criteria at the highest level.

Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx). APA Format: Support your ideas with at least three (3) citations in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount.