NURS-FPX 4000 ASSESSMENT 3

 Purpose of the Assessment
This assessment evaluates the learner’s ability to apply core ethical principles to a previously selected healthcare topic from Assessment 2 (Applying Research Skills). The focus is on ethical decision-making in nursing practice, identification of bias, and application of ethical reasoning within at least one of the Four Spheres of Care.

What This Assessment Evaluates

• Application of the four ethical principles:

  • Autonomy

  • Beneficence

  • Nonmaleficence

  • Justice

• Ethical analysis of a real healthcare issue

• Identification and explanation of bias in healthcare

• Connection between ethics and at least one Sphere of Care

• Professional, concise communication through a PowerPoint format

Key Requirements

• 8–10 slides total (including title and references)

• Content presented on slides only (no speaker notes)

• Bulleted, concise text

• At least two peer-reviewed sources (published within the last 3–5 years)

• APA-formatted in-text citations and reference slide

Slide 1 — Title Slide

• Assessment title

• Course number (NURS-FPX4000)

• Assessment number and title

• Student name

• Date

Slide 2 — Healthcare Topic Overview

• Identify the healthcare topic selected in Assessment 2

• Brief summary of key facts

• Population affected

• Relevance to nursing practice

Slides 3–6 — Ethical Principles (One Principle per Slide)

• Autonomy

• Beneficence

• Nonmaleficence

• Justice

Each slide should:

• Explain how the principle applies to the healthcare issue

• Include a concrete example or implication for nursing practice

• Incorporate at least one APA in-text citation across the ethical slides

Slide 7 — Bias in Healthcare

• Identify types of bias relevant to the topic (e.g., implicit, systemic)

• Explain how bias impacts ethical decision-making

• Connect bias to the four ethical principles

Slide 8 (or 8–9) — Four Spheres of Care

• Select at least one sphere:

  • Wellness / Disease Prevention

  • Chronic Disease Management

  • Regenerative / Restorative Care

  • Hospice / Palliative Care

• Explain why ethics are essential within the selected sphere

• Link ethical understanding to nursing responsibilities in that sphere

Final Slide — Conclusion and/or References

• Brief conclusion summarizing ethical considerations or

• APA-formatted reference list

Autonomy
Focus on patient rights, informed consent, and respect for patient decision-making. Address how nurses support or protect autonomy within the selected healthcare issue.

Beneficence
Discuss how nursing actions promote patient well-being. Emphasize ethical responsibilities to act in the patient’s best interest.

Nonmaleficence
Analyze potential harms related to the healthcare issue and how nurses work to prevent harm, minimize risk, and advocate for patient safety.

Justice
Examine fairness, equity, and access to care. Highlight ethical concerns related to disparities and equal treatment of similar cases.

Tip: Avoid defining principles only—apply them directly to the healthcare topic.

 Bias in Healthcare

• Identify relevant biases (e.g., socioeconomic, racial, cultural, age-related)

• Explain how bias influences:

  • Patient outcomes

  • Ethical decision-making

  • Nursing judgment

• Describe strategies nurses can use to recognize and reduce bias

Four Spheres of Care
When discussing a sphere of care:

• Clearly name the selected sphere

• Explain why it applies to the healthcare issue

• Describe how ethical understanding supports quality nursing practice within that sphere

Overall Presentation Expectations
This assessment requires a professional, academic PowerPoint presentation. Slides should be visually clear, concise, and easy to read while demonstrating thoughtful ethical analysis. Content should be presented on the slides themselves, as speaker notes are not used for this assessment.

Slide Design and Layout

• Use a clean, simple slide layout

• Limit each slide to key points only

• Avoid overcrowding slides with excessive text

• Maintain consistent formatting across all slides

Text and Readability

• Use bullet points rather than paragraphs

• Aim for 5–7 bullet points per slide at most

• Use readable font sizes:

  • Titles: approximately 28–36 pt

  • Body text: approximately 20–24 pt

• Use professional fonts (e.g., Arial, Calibri)

Color and Visuals

• Use high-contrast color combinations (e.g., dark text on light background)

• Avoid distracting backgrounds or animations

• Visuals (charts or icons) should support content, not replace explanation

Citations and Academic Integrity

• Include APA in-text citations directly on slides where evidence is referenced

• Use concise citation formatting (author, year)

• Include a properly formatted reference slide at the end

• Ensure all cited sources appear on the reference slide

Consistency and Professional Tone

• Maintain consistent capitalization, punctuation, and bullet style

• Use professional nursing language

• Avoid abbreviations unless commonly accepted in nursing practice

Final Review Checklist
Before submitting, learners should confirm:

• Slide count meets the 8–10 slide requirement

• All required ethical principles are clearly addressed

• Bias and at least one Sphere of Care are explicitly discussed

• Slides are free from spelling and grammar errors

• APA citations are accurate and current

Recommended Topics for Sources

• Nursing ethics

• Ethical Principles in Nursing Practice

• Healthcare disparities

• Implicit bias in healthcare

• Social determinants of health

• Ethical decision-making in nursing practice

Assessment 3 Instructions

Four Spheres of Care 

Assessment 3 Example  

Sample PowerPoint