Ethical Leadership in Nursing

Discussion Topic: Ethical Leadership in Nursing

Questions: 

1. What ethical content do you think is necessary for DNP graduates to understand before evaluating ethical scenarios effectively?

• Respect for human life.
• Accountability.
• Autonomy.
• Critical thinking.

2. Of the four principles of bioethics, which do you think influences your decisions when evaluating ethical scenarios?

• Autonomy.
• Beneficence.
• Justice.
• Non-malefience.

3. What character traits do you think are necessary for ethical leadership?

• Approachable.
• Good-natured.
• Empathetic.
• Understanding.

Overview

This module’s topic will explore the role of the DNP in ethical leadership.

Learning Outcomes

This module aligns with the following course measurable learning outcome(s):

• Integrate the Christian world view into practice with emphasis on the Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials. (DNP Essentials VI, VII; NONPF: Scientific Foundation Competencies 1-4, Leadership Competencies 1-7, Quality Competencies 1, 4, 5, Practice Inquiry Competencies 1-6, Policy Competencies 1-6, Health Delivery System Competencies 1-7, Ethics Competencies 1-3, Independent Practice Competencies 1-4; LUPLO 2, 5, 6, 7)
• Evaluate evidence-based practice and research to translate evidence into (DNP Essentials I, III; NONPF: Scientific Foundation Competencies 1-4, Leadership Competencies 1, 2, Quality Competencies 1, 5, Practice Inquiry Competencies 1-6, Technology and Information Literacy Competencies 1-5, Ethics Competencies 1-3, Independent Practice Competencies 2-4; LUPLO 1, 2, 3)
• Progress toward attainment of professional goals and objectives, with guidance of preceptor and faculty at the Meso (DNP Essentials VI; NONPF: Ethics Competencies 1-3, Independent Practice Competency 2; LUPLO 5, 7)
• Scholarly level writing suitable for publication utilizing approved Scholarly Project (DNP Essentials I, III; NONPF: Scientific Foundation Competency 2, Leadership Competency 6, Practice Inquiry Competency 5; LUPLO 1, 3, 4, 5)