Environmental Ethics Case Study Analysis

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For this assignment, you will conduct an ethical analysis using one of the case studies provided. Please refer to and cite at least one of the readings from class and at least one additional scholarly source from your own research.

Format: Your Case Study Analysis should use standard formatting for an academic paper, including 1” margins, a standard, 12 pt. font, double-spacing, and a consistent citation method (MLA, APA, Chicago). Each completed case study should be 500-1000 words (500 words minimum). Submit your case study analysis as a Word document only (please do not submit a PDF).

Choose ONE of the cases:

1. Even with significant reductions in the use of nonrenewable resources, the world still needs a massive amount of energy. Hydroelectric dams may reduce dependence upon forms of energy production that contribute to global warming. However, building dams harms humans, animals, and other living things and may endanger certain species, ecosystems, and the lives and cultures of indigenous people. Assuming that you must choose between building dams with those negative effects and continuing to operate coal-fired power plants which will contribute to the degradation of global ecosystems, determine whether or not we should we build more dams.

Consider the relative importance of present and future generations, and the moral standing of each of the different parties and stakeholders affected by the building of the dam.

OR

2. Assume the following scenario: Global warming related to climate change is making it easier for black and grizzly bears to survive in habitats formerly inhabited solely by polar bears. Competition with polar bears, as well as interbreeding, are drastically diminishing the numbers of ‘pure’ polar bears, which will likely go extinct without human intervention. It is relatively easy, but expensive, to trap the non-polar bears. Although some of the other bears could be relocated, many would die in the traps. Carefully regulated hunting focused exclusively on black and grizzly bears could also help shift the balance back in favor of the polar bears. Allowing hunting, however, would be deeply insulting to local indigenous peoples, while also bringing needed economic vitality to struggling non-native, rural communities.

What, if anything, should be done about the potential extinction of polar bears? Does it matter whether global warming is caused by human activity? Would it matter if the relevant species were trees instead of bears?

Include the following sections with sub-headings

Introduction & Background information: Briefly summarize and describe the case

Ethical Questions: State the primary ethical questions you will address in your case study (ex. Scientists cannot yet bring back extinct species. However, if this becomes possible in the future, should scientists pursue this research? Should people living in affluent, post-Industrialized societies like the US consume animal products?)

Key Stakeholders: Who or what stands to benefit from or might be harmed by this case. For each stakeholder, note their values, concerns, worldviews (use key terms and concepts you have learned in class).

Options: What are the best possible options to address or resolve these ethical questions?

Position: In the final section (at least one solid paragraph), write a strong justification for your position, including factual content or evidence that supports your position, the views and interests of key stakeholders that are most relevant, specific ethical considerations that support your position (moral status, intrinsic value, justice, minimizing harm, etc.)

Citations: Include references or works at the end of your analysis (not included in word count) with at least two sources (one from class and one from your research).

At least one of the sources must be an essay we have read for class.

“Equality for Animals”, Peter Singer (this would be a reading to reference)

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Interaction Between Nurse Informaticists and Other Specialists

Discussion: Interaction Between Nurse Informaticists and Other Specialists

Nature offers many examples of specialization and collaboration. Ant colonies and bee hives are but two examples of nature’s sophisticated organizations. Each thrives because their members specialize by tasks, divide labor, and collaborate to ensure food, safety, and general well-being of the colony or hive.

Of course, humans don’t fare too badly in this regard either. And healthcare is a great example. As specialists in the collection, access, and application of data, nurse informaticists collaborate with specialists on a regular basis to ensure that appropriate data is available to make decisions and take actions to ensure the general well-being of patients.

In this Discussion, you will reflect on your own observations of and/or experiences with informaticist collaboration. You will also propose strategies for how these collaborative experiences might be improved.

                                                  To Prepare: 

Review the Resources and reflect on the evolution of      nursing informatics from a science to a nursing specialty.

Consider your experiences with nurse Informaticists or technology specialists within your healthcare organization

 

Post a description of experiences or observations about how nurse informaticists and/or data or technology specialists interact with other professionals within your healthcare organization. Suggest at least one strategy on how these interactions might be improved. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain the impact you believe the continued evolution of nursing informatics as a specialty and/or the continued emergence of new technologies might have on professional interactions.

                                    

                                   Required Readings

McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2017). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

· Chapter 25, “The Art of Caring in Technology-Laden Environments” (pp. 525–535)

· Chapter 26, “Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge” (pp. 537–551)

American Nurses Association. (2018). Inclusion of recognized terminologies supporting nursing practice within electronic health records and other health information technology solutions. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/official-position-statements/id/Inclusion-of-Recognized-Terminologies-Supporting-Nursing-Practice-within-Electronic-Health-Records/

Glassman, K. S. (2017). Using data in nursing practice. American Nurse Today, 12(11), 45–47. Retrieved from https://www.americannursetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ant11-Data-1030.pdf 

Macieria, T. G. R., Smith, M. B., Davis, N., Yao, Y., Wilkie, D. J., Lopez, K. D., & Keenan, G. (2017). Evidence of progress in making nursing practice visible using standardized nursing data: A systematic review. AMIA Annual Symposium Proceedings, 2017, 1205–1214. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5977718/

Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. (2017). Standard nursing terminologies: A landscape analysis. Retrieved from https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/snt_final_05302017.pdf 

Rutherford, M. A. (2008). Standardized nursing language: What does it mean for nursing practice? Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 13(1), 1–12. doi:10.3912/OJIN.Vol13No01PPT05.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Thew, J. (2016, April 19). Big data means big potential, challenges for nurse execs. Retrieved from https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/nursing/big-data-means-big-potential-challenges-nurse-execs

Wang, Y. Kung, L., & Byrd, T. A. (2018). Big data analytics: Understanding its capabilities and potential benefits for healthcare organizations. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 126(1), 3–13. doi:10.1016/j.techfore.2015.12.019.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Required Media

Laureate Education (Executive Producer). (2012). Data, information, knowledge and wisdom continuum [Multimedia file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Retrieved from http://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/NURS/6051/03/mm/continuum/index.html

Public Health Informatics Institute. (2017). Public Health Informatics: “shipping” information for better health [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1gNQ9dm0zg.

Public Health Informatics Institute. (2017). Public Health Informatics: knowledge “architecture” [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sofmUeQkMLU.

MY SPECIALTY: MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER

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