Consider the following scenario:
You are working as an advanced practice nurse at a community health clinic. You unintentionally make an error when prescribing a drug to a patient. You do not think the patient knows that you made the error.
To prepare:
Consider the ethical implications of disclosure and nondisclosure.
Research federal and state laws for advanced practice nurses. Reflect on the legal implications of disclosure and nondisclosure for you and the health clinic.
Consider what you would do as the advanced practice nurse in this scenario including whether you would disclose your error.
Review the Institute for Safe Medication Practices website (https://www.ismp.org/). Consider the process of writing prescriptions, and think about strategies to avoid medication errors.
To complete:
Write a minimum 4-page paper in APA format (excluding cover page and references) that addresses the following:
Explain the ethical and legal implications of disclosure and nondisclosure. Be sure to reference laws specific to your state.
Describe what you would do as the advanced practice nurse in this scenario including whether you would disclose your error. Provide evidence for your rationale.
Explain the process of writing prescriptions and include strategies to minimize medication errors.
Include four or more appropriate scholarly sources from the last five years throughout the paper.
Rubric
NURS 676 Legal Profession Paper Rubric
NURS 676 Legal Profession Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEthical and Legal Implications of Disclosure and Nondisclosure
80 to >65.6 pts
Accomplished
Ethical and legal implications of disclosure and nondisclosure are clearly identified and discussed. State laws are referenced.
65.6 to >60.0 pts
Emerging
Ethical and legal implications of disclosure and nondisclosure are somewhat identified and discussed. State laws may not be referenced.
60 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Ethical and legal implications of disclosure and nondisclosure are absent or severely lacking in detail. State laws may not be referenced.
80 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRationale
80 to >65.6 pts
Accomplished
The rationale and the evidence for disclosing or not disclosing the error are clearly explained and supported.
65.6 to >60.0 pts
Emerging
The rationale and the evidence for disclosing or not disclosing the error are somewhat explained and supported.
60 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
The rationale and the evidence for disclosing or not disclosing the error are absent or severely lacking in detail/support.
80 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePrescription Writing Process
50 to >41.0 pts
Accomplished
The process of writing prescriptions to minimize medication errors is clearly explained and supported.
41 to >37.5 pts
Emerging
The process of writing prescriptions to minimize medication errors is somewhat explained and supported.
37.5 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
The process of writing prescriptions to minimize medication errors is absent or severely lacking in detail/support.
50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholoarly Sources
20 to >16.4 pts
Accomplished
Four or more appropriate scholarly sources published in the last five years are included throughout the paper.
16.4 to >15.0 pts
Emerging
Two to three appropriate scholarly sources published in the last five years are included throughout the paper.
15 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Less than two appropriate scholarly sources published in the last five years are included throughout the paper.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and APA
20 to >16.4 pts
Accomplished
Written in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. Responses are mostly error free. Information from sources is paraphrased appropriately and accurately cited.
16.4 to >15.0 pts
Emerging
Writing is generally clear and organized but is not concise or formal in language. Multiple errors exist in spelling and grammar with minor interference with readability or comprehension. Most information from sources is paraphrased and cited correctly.
15 to >0 pts
Unsatisfactory
Writing is generally unclear and unorganized. Errors in spelling and grammar detract from readability and comprehension. Sources are missing or improperly cited.
20 pts
Total Points: 250
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