dominant theories which forms the foundations of ethical analysis‚ because they are the viewpoints from which guidance can be obtained along the pathway to an optimum decision. Each theory emphasizes different points such as predicting the outcome and following one’s duties to others in order to reach an ethically correct decision. However‚ in order for an ethical theory to be useful‚ the theory must be directed towards a common set of goals. Ethical principles are the common goals that each theory tries
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Nursing‚ in my experience‚ is a profession where you never finish learning. My interest and enthusiasm in child nursing started when I became a support worker providing clinical care to a child with an acquired brain injury and epilepsy. I have been fortunate enough to explore different fields of care within mental health‚ learning disabilities and elderly care. This has given me the desire and determination to apply for a degree in Nursing‚ specifically child. Within my clinical role I have learnt
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Ethical Theories Ethical theories are the concepts that provide various viewpoints and guidance in making beneficial decisions. With the ethical theories‚ principles can be beneficial to each of the theories success. In this paper‚ traditional theories analyze how to gain a principle understanding of where they originated and how they achieve as theories. Ethical theories include and provide a brief background of Utilitarianism‚ Kantian‚ Social Contract‚ Divine Command‚ Natural Law‚ and the
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dependent on an individual’s choice or beliefs or religion and can mean doing the right or wrong thing. An example to help you understand the difference would be: Abortion is legal and therefore medically ethical‚ while many people find it personally immoral. Ethics can be relatively simple to follow‚ while applying morals can be decidedly tougher. There can be a moral dilemma‚ but not an ethical one. While good morals represent correct and upright conduct‚ ethics act more as guidelines. Ethics are
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The two theory that can be applied to this case is rights theory and virtues theory. However‚ both of these two theories lead to different ethical outcomes. While rights theory supports the sex robots being made and used by consumers‚ virtue theory goes against the selling and product of sex robots giving the standard argument that lewdness feeds on itself. First‚ virtue theory does not support the uses of sex robots. Virtue theory allows us to develop good moral characters. Some virtues that may
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Axia College Material Appendix B Ethical Theories Chart Complete the chart below using information from the weekly readings and additional research if necessary. Include APA formatted in-text citations when applicable and list all references at the bottom of the page. Ethical Theory Utilitarianism Deontological Virtue ethics Definition Moral decisions require taking full advantage of the benefits as well as minimizing the damage to society. (Trevino and Nelson)
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As I am advancing in my professional education‚ it is very disappointing to realize that my knowledge of nursing theories has not been emphasized in the Bachelor’s degree curriculum. Of course‚ my training had been very extensive and experience enriched in various skills along with understanding many medical concepts; however‚ the perception towards the significance of nursing theory has not been emphasized enough. With that in mind‚ the exposure to theories in this class underscores the fundamental
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Personal Moral Worldview An individual’s personal moral worldview is manipulated by the many unique encounters experienced throughout life. The foundation for morals begins to form at an early age and is shaped by the home environment and the people they are exposed to on a regular basis. In Moral Traditions: An Introduction to World Religious Ethics‚ Heidt states‚ “One’s conscience is not‚ then‚ static. It changes as we change and grows as we grow” (Heidt‚ 2010‚ p. 9). In other words‚ what
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passion for patient care. I then went onto the AVCE level 3 which broadened my knowledge and understanding of the different sectors related to health care. Both Courses developed my awareness of issues pertaining to health care and had given me the desire that I could make a significant difference. I am an enthusiastic individual whom can relate well with all. I can communicate effectively even in challenging times. I believe that my positive mental attitude and drive will help keep me motivated and task
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questions with many answers. As a future educator‚ it is my duty to answer those question. These questions can range anywhere from “Can I go to the bathroom?” to “what should teachers be teaching?” My personal theory of education is based on my experience in the field‚ my experiences as a student‚ what I have learned as a future educator‚ and other life experience‚ so my theory‚ like many other educational theories‚ is different and unique. My theory will answer questions involving what should be taught
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