Write a 4-6 page analysis of a current problem or issue in health care, including a proposed solution and possible ethical implications. In your health care career, you will be confronted with many problems that demand a solution. By using research skills, you can learn what others are doing and saying about similar problems. Then, you can analyze the problem and the people and systems it affects. You can also examine potential solutions and their ramifications. This assessment allows you to practice this approach with a real-world problem.
Describe the health care problem or issue you selected for use in Assessment 2 and provide details about it.
As you describe the topic you explored in Assessment 2, use the first four steps of the to aid your critical thinking. This approach was introduced in Assessment 2.
Identify possible causes for the problem or issue.
Use scholarly information to describe and explain the health care problem or issue and identify possible causes for it.
Identify at least three scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles about the topic.
You may find the library guide helpful in locating appropriate references.
You may use articles you found while working on Assessment 2 or you may search the Capella library for other articles.
You may find the applicable Undergraduate Library Research Guide helpful in your search.
Review the to help you complete the following:
Assess the credibility of the information sources.
Assess the relevance of the information sources.
Analyze the health care problem or issue.
Describe the setting or context for the problem or issue.
Describe why the problem or issue is important to you.
Identify groups of people affected by the problem or issue.
Provide examples that support your analysis of the problem or issue.
Discuss potential solutions for the health care problem or issue.
Describe what would be required to implement a solution.
Describe potential consequences of ignoring the problem or issue.
Provide the pros and cons for one of the solutions you are proposing.
Explain the ethical principles (Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy, and Justice) if potential solution was implemented.
Describe what would be necessary to implement the proposed solution.
Explain the ethical principles that need to be considered (Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy, and Justice) if the potential solution was implemented.
Provide examples from the literature to support the points you are making.
The global nursing shortage is a critical issue that threatens the quality and accessibility of healthcare services worldwide. This shortage is exacerbated by various factors, including an aging population, increasing healthcare demands, and insufficient nursing education programs.
Several factors contribute to the global nursing shortage:
The implementation of these solutions raises several ethical considerations:
The global nursing shortage is a complex issue with far-reaching consequences. By addressing the underlying causes and implementing evidence-based solutions, we can mitigate the impact of this crisis and ensure the delivery of high-quality healthcare to all.
Note: To further strengthen this analysis, consider incorporating specific data and statistics related to the nursing shortage in your chosen region or country. Additionally, explore the impact of healthcare policies, economic factors, and cultural influences on the nursing workforce.