Research Ethics

Before we even think about getting started on research, research ethics needs to be considered. The history of how humans have treated each other in the name of research has not been stellar. In November 2010, President Obama ordered a review of research ethics guidelines because there was evidence discovered about a significant ethics violation…

Exploration of a Journal Article in Sociology

In the Strayer Online Library, go to the EBSCO-Host Academic database.Find a recent research article from a scholarly journal in the field of sociology. Be sure to select an article for which the full-text is available.  Actual journals for which full-text is available include Sociological Viewpoints, Sociological Forum, Qualitative Sociology, Sociology of Religion, Canadian Journal…

Social issue discussion

Consider a social issue in which you are interested. It could be human freedom, sexuality, deviance, crime, social mobility, poverty, education, aging, or another similar issue. Select a specific hypothesis that you will evaluate against the available evidence from your library / Internet research. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Apply…

DNR paper

Review your State Government’s website and search for its official Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Form. Along with the form will be information and instructions regarding the form. In addition, research three area hospitals to determine if they provide separate DNR forms. Then, perform additional research regarding DNR and prepare your Final Paper by analyzing the…

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Case Study: Imagine that you are the privacy officer for a small town hospital. You receive a report that there is a breach of privacy. You are informed that a 15-year-old girl is received at the emergency with an emergency labor. The baby is delivered in the emergency room as there is no time to move…

Philosophy of Nursing

What is your philosophy when it comes to nursing? Which aspects of your philosophy do you think reflect the philosophical influences that have shaped the profession and are likely shared by other nurses? Which aspects of your philosophy reflect your personal values, beliefs, experiences, and unique perspective? How is your philosophy demonstrated through your practice?…

Applying the concepts of utilitarian and duty ethics to ethical dilemmas

Applying the concepts of utilitarian and duty ethics to ethical dilemmas Applying the concepts of utilitarian and duty ethics to ethical dilemmas The notion of duty or deontological ethics is many ways the opposite of the utilitarian ethics you learned about in Module 3. It is often the case that completely different decisions will be…

Selected Nursing Theory

Selected Nursing Theory Selected Nursing Theory Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to a) identify a nursing theory, b) analyze the importance of the selected theory to the nursing profession, c) summarize key concepts and relationships among the concepts of the selected nursing theory, d) present views of the selected theory on areas of…

Implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Report – Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative

Implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Report – Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative Implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Report – Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative In a formal paper of 1,000-1,250 words you will discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing…

Gender and Gender Roles

Gender and Gender Roles Gender and Gender Roles Depending on your sex, you will see the relevance of this topic differently. Considering we all know someone who is a different sex than us and that person/people portray their sex through different versions of gender I am sometimes surprised that we continue to hold specific views…