Module 4 | Social Justice Activity

Instructions

Select a current example of a population that is oppressed by life experiences or factors in the environment. Here are some populations from which to choose:

  • Teen girls captured for human trafficking in the sex trade
  • Teen boys trapped by poverty in violent gangs
  • Children caught in abusive homes
  • Homeless schizophrenics
  • Elderly Alzheimer’s patients whose family financially exploits them
  • Wounded warriors suffering from PTSD

Then, answer the following questions in a Microsoft Word document. Each response should be 3–5 complete sentences in length. Refer to the learning material presented in this module for guidance.

  1. Is this an ethical dilemma or a moral dilemma?
  2. What ethical principles are in contention? How?
  3. Are there any virtues at risk? Whose? Why?
  4. What justifies overriding an individual’s autonomy to make his own choices?
  5. How does the Code of Ethics for Nurses guide the nurse in invoking conscientious objection?
  6. What lessons can be learned from this nurse’s dilemma?

Due

  • Date: See due date listed at the top of the assignment page.
  • Time: By 11:59 p.m. of the assignment due date.

Submission and Assessment Guidelines

  • Submit your Microsoft Word document with the questions clearly listed and answered.
  • Each response should be clear, concise, and use correct grammar. All of the questions MUST be answered in your document.
  • Review the Learning Activity Rubric for grading criteria.
  • This activity is worth 80 points.

Rubric

NUR 213 – Learning Activity Rubric

NUR 213 – Learning Activity Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnections

56 ptsOutstandingEvidence of critical thinking and provides rationale as well as examples and specific details.

42 ptsGoodEvidence of critical thinking and details are mostly specific.

28 ptsProficientEvidence of critical thinking and details but usually of a generalized nature.

14 ptsNeeds ImprovementIdea presence is limited or not supported.

0 ptsUnacceptableIdea presence is limited and not supported.

56 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

24 ptsOutstandingExceptionally well-presented; ideas are detailed and well-developed.

18 ptsGoodWell-presented; ideas are detailed and mostly well-developed.

12 ptsProficientContent is sound and solid; ideas are present but not particularly developed or supported.

6 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent is slightly reasonable.

0 ptsUnacceptableContent is not sound.

24 pts

Total Points: 80

 
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