NR439 RN Evidence-Based Practice
Week 4 Discussion
Ethical and Legal Issues
CO1 Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7)
CO2 Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8)
CO3 Identify ethical issues common to research involving human subjects. (PO 6)
CO4 Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs 4 and 8)
CO5 Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7 and 8)
Read one of the following.
Stefaniak, M., & Mazurkiewicz, B. (2017). The importance of adhering to high standards of research ethics. British Journal of Nursing, 26(1), 62. Article link (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Feeney, S., & Freeman, N. K. (2016). Ethical issues: Responsibilities and dilemmas. YC: Young Children, 71(1), 86. Article link (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Questions for first article:
Describe one reason for adhering to high standards in ethics.
What are the dangers of conflict of interest?
Questions for second article:
Discuss the difference between ethical responsibility and ethical dilemma.
Share an experience of ethical dilemma or moral distress in nursing today.