NRS4004 Principles of Nursing Practice

Remember to include a front sheet, you work should be double spaced and in a readable font and font size. Include your Student ID.

You need to include a reference list which uses the Harvard referencing system, refer to LEAP online for support and guidance with this

Please get your work proofread prior to submission and remember if you don’t understand it the chances are we won’t either!

Title; What is the importance of ethics and integrity in academic work (1200 words)

Structure of your essay;

You need to signpost your essay so that the reader knows what to expect,

For the purpose of this essay, the aim of this essay will be to discuss…

What is meant by ethics and integrity in academic work?

Integrity – consider issues such as respecting self, peers and the person running the class, turning up on time, use of mobile devices,

Ethics – consider issues such as plagiarism, academic misconduct and cheating.

What do these things mean, what is the problem with them and how can they be avoided?

What happens if they are not checked now? What can this lead to?

How could this translate into professional practice?

Consider application of the NMC code

– why are integrity and ethics important to the NMC?

_ which professional values are demonstrated?

_ what is the impact on the public’s perception/ confidence in Nursing?

Conclusion 100 – 150 wordsThis should be a brief summary of your assignment, because it is a summary of your work there should be no references in this section