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Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR504 Leadership Within Healthcare Professions
Role of Ethics within Leadership:
Assignment Guidelines with Scoring Rubric
Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to apply ethical principles to
current leadership practices within healthcare by a) explaining
two ethical principles, b) applying selected ethical principles to
leadership, c) identifying how selected ethical principles can
prevent or resolve leadership concerns, d) discussing how
selected ethical principles will be incorporated into own
leadership practices, and e) communicate ideas in a clear,
succinct and scholarly manner
Course Outcomes:
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the
ability to:
CO #1: Analyze leadership qualities that facilitate collaboration
and cooperation at the individual, team, community, and
organizational levels within diverse healthcare settings to foster
human health. (MPH PO #1, MSN PO # 1, 7)
CO #5: Incorporate ongoing leadership character development,
values and ethical principles into a living leader role that
collaborates with and engages individuals, teams, agencies, and
organizations locally as well as globally. (MPH PO #8, MSN PO
#5)
Due Date: Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 2
Total Points Possible: 100 PointsRequirements:
Description of the Assignment
1. In this 3-5 page paper (not including the title or reference
pages in the page count), the introduction contains a few
statements about ethical principles in general, identification of

two ethical principles to be used in this paper, and the sections
of the paper.
2. Section One provides a definition and explanation of two
ethical principles. Each of the selected ethical principles are
then applied to leadership within any healthcare setting.
Scholarly support is provided for the definitions, explanations,
and application areas.
3. Section Two presents information on how the selected ethical
principles either prevents or solves two different leadership
concerns within healthcare. Scholarly support is required
4. Section Three identifies how you will incorporate each of the
selected ethical principles into your own leadership activities
within healthcare.
5. Summary of this paper identifies key points from the
presentation as well as of insights gained (what was learned)
about applying ethical principles with leadership through
writing the paper.
Criteria for Content
· Introduction includes general comments on ethics and
leadership (such defining ethics in general, how ethics can
impact leadership), identify the two ethical principles selected
for use within this assignment, and the sections of the paper. A
heading is not used.
· Section one contains a definition and explanation of each of
the selected ethical principles. Scholarly references (no
dictionaries are allowed to be used) are required. Following the
definition and explanation of each of the required ethical
principles, each principle should be applied to leadership, in
general, within any healthcare setting.
· Section two identifies how the selected ethical principles
either prevents or solves two different leadership concerns
within healthcare. For example, nonmalificence relates to the
leadership concern of high rate of medication errors. Scholarly
support is required.

· Section three is a description of how the learner will
incorporate each of the two selected ethical principles into their
own leadership activities. This needs to be specific and can
consider future leadership opportunities
· Summary is the conclusion of this assignment. It provides a
review of key elements from your work. The summary also
identifies the ideas and understandings you have gained
regarding ethical principles and leadership from writing this
paper.
Criteria for Format and Special Instructions
1. This assignment must be submitted to TurnItIn™, as required
by the TurnItIn™ policy. A Similarity Index of “blue” or
“green” must be obtained. A score in the blue or green range
indicates a similarity of less than 24% which is the benchmark
for CCN graduate nursing students. Any other level of
similarity index level requires the student to revise the
assignment before the due date and time. To allow sufficient
time for revision, early submission of the assignment to
TurnItIn™ is highly encouraged. The final submission will be
graded by faculty. If a Turnitin™ report indicates that
plagiarism has occurred, the Academic Integrity policy will be
followed.
1. The textbook required for this course may not be used as a
reference for this assignment.
1. The use of a dictionary to define or explain ethical principles
or leadership is not allowed for this assignment.
1. Lesson information from this course may not be used as a
scholarly reference.
1. A minimum of six (6) scholarly references must be used.
1. When presenting information from a published resource, past
tense verbs are required.
1. Title page, body of paper, and reference page must follow
APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This
includes the use of headings for each section or topic of the
paper.

1. The paper (excluding the title page and references page)
should be a minimum of three (3) pages and not to exceed five
(5) pages. Points will be lost for not meeting these length
requirements (too short or too long)
1. Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited
and referenced correctly.
1. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are
followed and consistent with formal written work as found in
the 6th edition of the APA manual.
Category
Points
%
Description
Introduction
5
5
The introduction includes general comments on ethics and
leadership (such defining ethics in general, how ethics can
impact leadership), identify the two ethical principles selected
for use within this assignment, and the sections of the
assignment.
Explanation and Application of Ethical Principles to Leadership
20
20
This section contains an explanation of each selected ethical
principle (two ethical principles are required). Following the
explanation, each selected ethical principle is applied to
leadership within any healthcare setting. Scholarly references
are required.
Application of Ethical Principles to Leadership Issues
20
20
Two different healthcare leadership issues are identified and
information is presented on how the selected ethical principles
either prevents or solves the identified leadership issues.

Scholarly support is required.
Application of Ethical Principles to Own Leadership
20
20
This section is a description of how the learner will incorporate
each of the two selected ethical principles into their own
leadership activities. This needs to be specific and can consider
future leadership opportunities. Scholarly support is required.
First person may be used for this section.
Conclusion
5
5
This section provides a review of key elements from learner’s
work. The summary also identifies the ideas and
understandings gained regarding ethical principles and
leadership from writing this paper.
Paper Requirements
10
10
· The assignment is a minimum of three (3) pages and not to
exceed five (5) pages in length paper (not including the title or
reference pages).
· Headings (except for introduction) are present.
· Required textbook and lesson information may not be used as
a reference.
· No dictionaries are allowed to be used as a reference
· A minimum of six(6) scholarly references was used.
· A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.
APA Format
10
10
Title page, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA
guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual.

Headings for each section or topic of the paper is required
except for the introduction.
Citations in Text
5
5
Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited
and referenced correctly.
Writing Mechanics
5
5
Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are
followed and consistent with formal written work as found in
the 6th edition of the APA manual.
When presenting information from a published resource, past
Total
100
100
NR504 Leadership Within Healthcare Professions
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Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria
Exceptional
Outstanding or highest level of performance
Exceeds
Very good or high level of performance
Meets
Competent or satisfactory level of performance

Needs Improvement
Poor or failing level of performance
Developing
Unsatisfactory level of performance
Content
Possible
Points = 80
Introduction
5 Points
4 Points
3 Points
2 Points
0 Points
Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of
the following elements:
· General comments on ethics and leadership
· Identify the two ethical principles selected for use within this
assignment,
· Identify the sections of this assignment
Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in
places and included all of the following elements:
assignment,
Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the

all of the following elements:
assignment,
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the
following elements:
assignment,
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of
assignment,
Explanation and Application of Ethical Principles to Leadership
20 Points
18 Points
16 Points
8 Points
0 Points
· Explanation of two ethical principles
· Application of each selected ethical principle to leadership in
general within any healthcare setting

following elements:
Application of Ethical Principles to Leadership Issues
20 Points
18 Points
16 Points
8 Points
0 Points

· Description of two leadership issues occurring within health
care
· Application of one selected ethical principle to each of the
leadership issues identifying how the issue can be lessen or
prevented
care
prevented
care
prevented
following elements:
care
prevented
care
prevented
Application of Ethical Principles to Own Leadership
20 Points
18 Points

16 Points
8 Points
0 Points
· Substantive discussion how the learner will incorporate each
of the two selected ethical principles into their own leadership
activities.
· Information is specific and may consider future leadership
opportunities
First person may be used for this section
activities.
opportunities
activities.
opportunities

following elements:
activities.
opportunities
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the
following elements:
activities.
opportunities
Conclusion
5 Points
4 Points
3 Points
2 Points
0 Points
· Summary of the key point from the assignment is clearly
identified.
· Self-reflection about the relationship between ethical

principles and leadership is identified.
identified.
identified.
following elements:
identified.
Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the
following elements:
identified.
Paper Requirements
10 Points
9 Points
8 Points
4 Points
0 Points

The submitted assignment included all of the following
elements:
· The assignment is 3-5 pages in length paper (not including the
title or reference pages)
· Headings (except for introduction) are present
· Textbooks required for this course and lesson information are
not used as a reference
The submitted assignment included five of the following
elements:
· A minimum of six (6) scholarly references was used.
The submitted assignment included only four of the following
elements:
The submitted assignment included only three of the following:

The submitted assignment included only two or less of the
following:
Content Subtotal
_____of 80 points
Format
Possible Points = 20 Points
APA Style
10 Points
9 Points
8 Points
4 Points

0 Points
APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are
demonstrated for the
· title page,
· running head,
· body of paper (including citations and headings), and
· reference page
One deduction for each type of APA format error
0 to 1 APA errors are present
· title page,
· running head,
· reference page
2 - 3 APA errors are present
· title page,
· running head,
· reference page
4 – 5 APA errors are present
· title page,
· running head,
· reference page

6 – 7 APA errors are present
· title page,
· running head,
· reference page
8 or greater APA errors are present
Citations
5 Points
4 Points
3 Points
2 Points
0 Points
There are 0-1 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information
that contributed to knowledge.
Permission to use references older than 5 years was obtained
from faculty.
OR
Permission to use references older than 5 years was NOT
obtained from faculty.
There are 8 or greater errors in the crediting of ideas, and
information that contributed to knowledge.
Writing Quality

5 Points
4 Points
3 Points
2 Points
0 Points
· 1–2 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling,
word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written
work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.
· When presenting information from a published resource, past
· 3 – 4 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling,
· 9 or greater errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar,
spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal

written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.
Format Subtotal
_____of 20 points
8 or more errors and exceptions to the rules of grammar,
spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal
written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual
Total Points
______ of 100 Points Earned
NR504_W2_ Leadership Within Healthcare Professions
9/28/2016 JAR
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ROLE OF ETHICS WITHIN LEADERSHIP
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Role of Ethics within Leadership
Barbara C Hobby, BSN, RN
NR504 Leadership and Nursing Practice: Role Development

July, 2017
Role of Ethics within Leadership
Ethics are the principles, values and beliefs that define the
wrongness or rightness of an action or behavior. Leadership is
the process of inspiring or influencing others towards a common
vision. The role of ethics in leadership cannot be
overemphasized, as they define the process of influencing
others through principles and values that embrace proper
behavior. Leadership plays a central role in the nursing
profession as it provide the requisite motivation that ensures
nurses deliver high quality care (Sharifabad, Ashktorab, &
Shoorideh, 2017). Moreover, nurses are required to make
leadership decisions on a daily basis due to the scope of their
work. As such, ethics are an essential component that help
define how to be an ethical leader capable of providing
guidance to ensure occupational satisfaction of personnel
through the prioritization of morals.
Ethics are important in that they play a huge part in enabling
nursing leaders to understand their role in creating a healthcare
environment guided by the right principles (Sharifabad,
Ashktorab, & Shoorideh, 2017). Ethics enable leaders to
conduct themselves with integrity and humility in addition to
contributing to their understanding of their role as leaders.
Ethics also enable leaders to embody certain behavioral traits
such as commitment to doing the right thing, consistence in
decision making and the courage to adopt certain perspectives
(Weiss & Tappen, 2015). This can guide them in the
establishment of standards of conduct and a culture of integrity
in their organizations.
There is therefore a need for ethics to become an organizational

priority in healthcare, specifically in the provision of nursing
care. This can be achieved by ensuring that organizations are
led by ethical leaders who continuously keep an eye on the
mission, vision, and values of the organization. In healthcare,
nursing care is perceived as the moral center. This requires
nurses to act as moral agents, in addition to displaying moral
courage (Yoder-Wise, 2014). Nursing leaders should also ensure
that they support nurses in the course of their work and address
situations facing their work with moral courage. This is
important in helping enhance the quality of care that the patient
receives, as well as boosting the reputation of an organization.
In addition to competence, creativity, and experience, people at
all organizational levels require ethical values. The nurturing of
a values-based culture has become one of the defining
principles of today’s organizations. From politics to business,
there is a strong need to prioritize ethics. In today’s highly
dynamic environments, it has become increasingly difficult for
leaders to choose their priorities (Kelly & Crawford, 2013).
Large corporations, professionals, politicians, and healthcare
organizations can all have their reputations and images ruined
by the lack of ethics. This is because of the complexity of
today’s environment that requires leaders to demonstrate moral
courage in their actions.
Ethics are essential in helping leaders deal with complex
dilemmas. This includes problems that pertain to doubt in the
morality of an action, moral conflicts, and ethical distress.
Nursing leaders are confronted with various challenges that are
associated with ethical leadership during the course of their
work (Weiss & Tappen, 2015). Nurses for instance have the
ethical obligation to address issues that pertain to the care of
patients as well as the underlying organizational issues that may
have an impact on the care delivered. At times, the interests of
these parties may diverge. Ethical leadership can promote the
development of strategies for navigating through obstacles in
addition to promoting an ethical culture (Yoder-Wise, 2014).
Across the globe, nurses are guided by professional codes of

conduct that inform how they should carry out their duties.
Ethics play a critical role in ensuring that a leader embodies the
purpose and values of a company that he or she leads. The role
of ethics in leadership are also vital as it can promote ethical
conduct in the entire healthcare organization by enabling
leaders at the managerial level to act ethically. Maintaining
strong ethics can ensure that a leader gives his or her best
output and inspires others to do the same. When a leader
exhibits high standards of moral responsibility, it encourages
his or her followers to follow the same (Porter & Malloch,
2016). When employees follow ethical behavior, they are able
to act with honesty and integrity. The implementation of ethical
leadership by nurses in formal leadership positions involves the
nurturing of appropriate behavior through their actions and
interactions (Sharifabad, Ashktorab, & Shoorideh, 2017).
Ethical leaders are sensitive to moral issues and they enhance
the morality of the actions of their followers by fostering
respect for human dignity. Thus, ethics can play a core role in
supporting the moral competence of nursing professionals, the
reputation of the firm, and in promoting the quality and safety
of patient care.
Maintaining strong ethics also makes a leader stand out from
the crowd. This is especially more relevant today, with ethics
having made great strides in prominence (Kelly & Crawford,
2013). Society has advanced beyond seeing ethics as only
necessary for safeguarding public image and reputation. It is
now seen as necessary in shaping the future. Ethics also play a
role in giving leaders moral focus in the course of their
responsibilities. This is because ethics can power and drive an
individual to perform to the best of their ability and overcome
obstacles or challenges that are in the way of success (Storch,
Makaroff, & Pauly, 2013). Ethics enable one to put aside their
egos and individual ambition for the greater good of the
company, team or organization. The role of ethics in enabling
leaders to maintain moral focus is critical given that lack of this
focus can lead a leader to lose perspective and begin

rationalizing unethical behavior.
In addition to decision making, ethics also play a role in the
institutional culture that leaders cultivate. This is because ethics
enable leaders to identify the role that positive relationships
play in the organizational effort. For leaders to cultivate an
ethical organizational or institutional culture, there is a need for
congruence between ethics and the vision, mission, and values
of the organization. Given that ethical values are essentially
social in nature, this congruence will enhance the relational
expectations of the leader. Ethics can ensure that leaders’
relations with their followers and their external relationships
are all prized (Storch, Makaroff, & Pauly, 2013). This is central
to the success of an organization as positive relationships are
built on respect and trust as these are key to the organizations
success. Ethical leadership is important in that it can create an
ethical climate that results in positive outcomes for both
patient, nursing professionals, and the organizations at large.
References
Kelly, P., & Crawford, H. (2013). Nursing leadership and
Management. Toronto: Nelson Education.
Porter, T., & Malloch, K. (2016). Leadership in nursing
practice. Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Sharifabad, M., Ashktorab, T., & Shoorideh, F. (2017).
Obstacles and Problems of ethical leadership from the
perspective of nursing leaders: a qualitative content analysis. J
Med Ethics Hist Med.
Storch, J., Makaroff, K., & Pauly, B. (2013). Take me to my
leader: the importance of ethical leadership among formal nurse
leaders. Nurse Ethics 20(2), 150-157.
Weiss, S., & Tappen, R. (2015). Essentials of nursing leadership
and management. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.
Yoder-Wise, P. (2014). Leading and managing in nursing. St.

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