I think Rest’s four-component model of moral development would be
the best to look at in the situation of the Eating Time case. Rest and
Narvaez identified 4 integrated abilities that determine moral
behavior by health professionals. The first condition is ethical
sensitivity, or the ability to see things from the perspective of others.
The second component is a moral judgment, this requires knowledge
of concepts, codes of conduct, and ethical principles, and help
identify the guidelines that support a decision. The third is moral
motivation, and that is the difference between knowing the right
thing to do and making it a priority. The fourth component is moral
character, and this requires APRNs to persist and have courage in
implementing their skills.
I chose this method over the other 2 because I think that Rest’s model
seems more to the point about moral development than the rest. The
major component could be considered moral judgment. You must
have the moral judgment to make the correct decision when someone
approaches with “what needs to be done” to make sure that your
work gets done. Then you need to use your moral motivation to know
what the right thing to do is. Making it a priority and following
through with it.
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