Overview
The focus of this assignment is to explore the nursing role in gerontological nursing, from an ethical perspective.
6 pages, excluding title page and references. It should contain at least 6 references, of which at least 2 should be peer-reviewed academic articles. Guidelines for organizing the paper are as follows:
The context is “Gerontological nursing”
1. Introduction (1 page)
What is your chosen context?
What health issues do people experience in this context?
Why is this context a relevant area for focused nursing attention?
2. Nursing role (4 pages)
What values are important for nurses working in this context?
What ethical issues do nurses face in this context?
Are there any disconnects between your impression of what the nursing role is, and what it could be, in this context? (E.g., Scope of practice limitations, Resource constraints, etc)
3. Conclusion (1 page)
Why does this area of nursing practice interest you, personally?
Would you want to work in this area as a registered nurse? Why or why not?
4. Follow APA criteria throughout paper (includes no errors in the tittle page, manuscript preparation, in-text citations & reference.
Note:
Use “Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, 2017 Edition, Canadian Nurses Association”
– Prefered Canadian, if not you can use USA sources