Structure of Assignment:
You may wish to use the template provided on the essay structure help sheet and
the paragraph structure help sheet provided in Moodle under the assessment tab.
the paragraph structure help sheet provided in Moodle under the assessment tab.
Please see the course descriptor for the assignment formatting expectations as per
Federation University policy
Federation University policy
Introduction:
• Briefly introduce the scenario and its main issues as a summary in your own
words.
words.
• Do not repeat or copy the description of the scenario provided word-for-word
• As an introduction to your main assignment topics and discussion points,
briefly explain what is significant about the issues in relation to legal and
ethical conduct in nursing practice.
briefly explain what is significant about the issues in relation to legal and
ethical conduct in nursing practice.
Main Content
Discuss 2 (two) ethical and 2 (two) legal breaches (4 breaches in total) that Gordon
and Homer have demonstrated in this scenario
You must:
and Homer have demonstrated in this scenario
You must:
• Clearly identify the name and type of breach (ethical or legal)
• Explain why it may breach legal or ethical requirements by referring to specific
nursing codes, standards, and/or other requirements
nursing codes, standards, and/or other requirements
• Discuss the implications of these breaches for the RN, Student nurse, and the
patient, and what corrective actions Gordon and Homer should have taken.
patient, and what corrective actions Gordon and Homer should have taken.
Support your ideas by referring to specific codes from within the NMBA Code of
Conduct, Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses, and peer-reviewed journal
articles.
Conduct, Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses, and peer-reviewed journal
articles.
Conclusion
• Summarise your main topics and discussion points clearly and concisely
• Do not introduce new content or ideas
Reference List
Provide a comprehensive reference list in APA 7th ed format on a new separate
page. A MINIMUM of 10 references, not more than 7 years old is required, using
peer-reviewed academic sources, this is in addition to any published national
legislation
page. A MINIMUM of 10 references, not more than 7 years old is required, using
peer-reviewed academic sources, this is in addition to any published national
legislation