ethical dilemma topic: Should a child with an organ donation, who stops taking anti-rejection medications, be allowed back on
transplant list?Preparing the assignment
a. Introduction
• Description of the dilemma is clear.
• Statistical significance to Pediatric nursing is included.
• Pro and con positions of the dilemma are presented.
• A brief fictional case is used to illustrate the dilemma.
b. Ethical Principles
• Brief description of ethical principles (may cite textbook: Hockenberry, Marilyn J., Ph.D., R.N.; Duffy, Elizabeth A., R.N.; Gibbs, Karen DiValerio, Ph.D., R.N. (Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing) ).
• Applicable ethical principle(s) to support the pro position are used.
• Applicable ethical principle(s) to support the con position are used.
• Discussion of which, if any, ethical principles are in conflict with the opposing positions.
• Discussion supported by scholarly sources.
c. ANA Code of Ethics Provisions
• Brief description of the ANA Code of Ethics.
• Appropriate three (3) provisions of the ANA Code of Ethics that apply to the ethical dilemma.
• Discussion of how the chosen provisions of the ANA Code of Ethics help guide the nurse in the ethical dilemma.
d. Outcomes and Plan
• Discuss possible outcomes of the pro position.
• Discuss possible outcomes of the con position.
• Present resources available in the community to resolve the dilemma (hotlines, shelters, agencies etc.).
• Explain how resources could help in resolving the dilemma.
• Present a plan for resolving the dilemma (for child, family and nurse).
e. APA Style and Organization
• References are submitted with paper.
• Uses current APA format and is free of errors.
• Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.
• At least three (3) nursing, scholarly, peer reviewed, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook, are provided.
• One (1) scholarly source must be the ANA Code of Ethics Provisions.
f. Reflection
• Last page of the paper after references.
• Reflection of own values and morals as it relates to the ethical dilemma.
• Discussion on possible cultural, social, or religious influences.
Write a 3‐5 page paper (not including the title page, reference page, and the reflection) using APA format. 5) Use this link to take you directly to the ANA website to access the Code of Ethics. When prompted, choose “No I do not wish to register at this time. Take me to the Code now.” https://www.nursingworld.org/practice‐ policy/nursing‐excellence/ethics/code‐of‐ethics‐for‐nurses/ 6) For APA, formatting, or grammar assistance visit the Writing Center.