Assignment: Your Moral Compass
Overview
In this assignment, you will begin to identify factors that influence personal morals. Each one of us is molded by our past; our upbringing and rules that we live by. Identifying these factors will allow you to see how and why you view ethical dilemmas in a particular way. In addition, it is necessary to examine the historical influences that have helped to shape the profession.
The purpose of this activity is to: 1) Identify the factors that influence your personal moral compass; and 2) Examine the early historical influences of the Hippocratic Oath and the Nightingale Pledge on the profession
This assignment is worth 20 points.
Learning Objectives
• Analyze the factors that contribute to the development of personal moral development.
• Examine the historical influence of the Hippocratic Oath and the Nightingale Pledge and their relevance in today's practice.
Overview
After completing the readings for this week, completely answer the following questions. The boxes will expand as you type. Writing in complete sentences, provide complete and thorough answers for each question in order to earn full credit.
List three rules you remember the most from your childhood/adolescence. What was the purpose of each of the rules (why were the rules made or enforced?)
List three rules you live by today and the reasons you have them embedded in your life.
Explain how rules impact the nursing profession. Provide examples from practice.
Compare and Contrast the Hippocratic Oath and the Nightingale Pledge.....what are the similarities and differences? What are you surprised to see since they originated a long time ago?
Identify the part(s) of the Nightingale Pledge that are still relevant today. Explain the relevance to your practice setting. Describe at least one thing that you would add to the Nightingale Pledge.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.