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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