In Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing, Marquis and Huston discuss the opportunities—nay, the imperative—for a nurse to advocate on behalf of him- or herself, others, and the environment. No doubt, at some point in your career, you will encounter an ethical or moral dilemma that requires you to take a stand and defend your position.



For this Assignment, you evaluate an issue and consider how you could act as a moral agent or advocate, facilitating the resolution of the issue for a positive outcome.



To complete:

Write a 3- to 4-page paper that addresses the following:

Describe your role as a moral agent or advocate for a patient on a specific issue in your work environment or an organization with which you are familiar.



Explain one or more negative outcomes that may result if this role is not fulfilled.



Analyze the skills, dispositions, and/or strategies that would help you to fulfill this role.



Explain your motivation for taking a stand even when it is difficult to do so.



Marquis, B. L., & Huston, C. J. (2012). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.



Chiarella, M., & McInnes, E. (2008). Legality, morality and reality - The role of the nurse in maintaining standards of care. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 26(1), 77–83.

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Olson, D. A. (2009). Are great leaders born, or are they made? Frontiers of Health Services Management, 26(2), 27–30.

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