Topic 1
The textbook and lectures discussed the professional characteristics important to nursing. Which one characteristic would you say is the most important and why? Support your answer with references from the readings or the South University Online Library.
Topic 2
Examine the impact that negative stereotypes have had on the nurse and the profession. Describe efforts to build a more professional image for the nurse and the profession, as well as actions that can be taken to address negative stereotypes in the media.An Ethical
Perspective
Topic 3
Select an ethical theory or principle that is most congruent with your ethical views. Identify an ethical dilemma presented in your readings. Describe how you could utilize the selected theory to resolve the ethical dilemma. Explain if the selected ethical theory could continue to be upheld under the circumstances of the dilemma.
Topic 4
Examine one of the two models of socialization discussed in your readings and place yourself in one of the stages. Give your rationale for that placement. If none of the models or stages fits your experience, create your own model (or stage) and share it with the class.
