Assignment: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
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Assignment: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Julie has been a nurse at Memorial Hospital for three years. During that time, she has developed productive relationships with her colleagues and has earned a reputation for providing exceptional care to patients. One day she approaches you, her manager, and asks to speak in private. Once you are alone, Julie explains that over the past couple of months she has heard a physician and two nurses repeatedly make disparaging remarks about people who are homosexual. She appears visibly upset as she tells you this. Julie says that the situation has become so uncomfortable that she no longer feels safe in this environment.
Does this scenario reflect a possible case of sexual harassment? How would you respond to Julie, and what steps might you take next?
Sexual harassment is an important topic in today’s organizations–one that is often addressed through HR presentations and trainings. However, even for experienced nurse managers and HR professionals, it can be challenging to recognize some of the behaviors and actions that may indicate sexual harassment. Nurses in leadership and management positions have a critical responsibility to become attuned to the various interactions that can be problematic, including inappropriate remarks and jokes, improper fraternization, quid pro quo situations, and potentially offensive images.
To prepare
Review the articles, “Sexual Harassment – A Touchy Subject for Nurses,” “Why Are Nurses Leaving? Findings from an Initial Qualitative Study on Nursing,” and “Bullying, Harassment, and Horizontal Violence in the Nursing Workforce.” Consider sexual harassment situations most commonly experienced by nurses.
Think about a work environment with which you are familiar. Have you witnessed or experienced any behaviors that–perhaps with the benefit of hindsight and increasing awareness–may be construed as sexual harassment, even if you did not think of them that way at the time? Do you recall any instances in which you might have intentionally or unintentionally contributed to or participated in an environment that tolerated harassment against one or more individuals? If so, what were your thoughts and feelings at the time? How, perhaps, has your perspective since shifted?
Select one of the following options:
Option 1: Conduct research via the Walden Library, or other scholarly sites, to select an article that presents an authentic example of workplace sexual harassment.
- Option 2: Identify an authentic example of suspected or proven sexual harassment from your professional experience.
Conduct research related to your selected example to assess the ramifications that may result from instances of sexual harassment.
- Consider how you could partner with HR to mitigate situations of sexual harassment in your workplace. In addition, think about specific steps you could take to diminish inappropriate behaviors in the workplace.
To complete
- By Day 7
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Feedback: Feedback: Points: Points: Points: Points Range: 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Points Range: 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) %7B%220.05000 %7B%220.04000 Uses correct APA format with no errors. Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. Feedback: Feedback: Points Range: 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) %7B%220.03500 Contains several (3-4) APA format errors. Points: Points Range: 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) %7B%220.00000 Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. Feedback: Feedback: Show Feedback Quality of Work Submitted: The extent of which work meets the assigned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking.-Levels of Achievement: Excellent27 (27%) – 30 (30%) %7B%220.27000 Assignment exceeds expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 75% containing exceptional breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. Good24 (24%) – 26 (26%) %7B%220.24000 Assignment meets expectations. All topics are addressed with a minimum of 50% containing good breadth and depth about each of the assignment topics. Fair21 (21%) – 23 (23%) %7B%220.21000 Assignment meets most of the expectations. One required topic is either not addressed or inadequately addressed. %7B%220.00000 Poor0 (0%) – 20 (20%) Assignment superficially meets some of the expectations. Two or more required topics are either not addressed or inadequately addressed. Feedback: Quality of Work Submitted: The purpose of the paper is clear.-Levels of Achievement: Excellent5 (5%) – 5 (5%) %7B%220.05000 A clear and comprehensive purpose statement is provided which delineates all required criteria. Good4 (4%) – 4 (4%) %7B%220.04000 Purpose of the assignment is stated, yet is brief and not descriptive. Fair3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) %7B%220.03500 Purpose of the assignment is vague or off topic. Poor0 (0%) – 3 (3%) %7B%220.00000 No purpose statement was provided. Feedback: Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Understand and interpret the assignment’s key concepts.-Levels of Achievement: Excellent9 (9%) – 10 (10%) %7B%220.09000 Demonstrates the ability to critically appraise and intellectually explore key concepts. Good8 (8%) – 8 (8%) %7B%220.08000 Demonstrates a clear understanding of key concepts. Fair7 (7%) – 7 (7%) %7B%220.07000 Shows some degree of understanding of key concepts. Poor0 (0%) – 6 (6%) %7B%220.00000 Shows a lack of understanding of key concepts, deviates from topics. Feedback: Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Apply and integrate material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, and textbook) and credible outside resources.-Levels of Achievement: Excellent18 (18%) – 20 (20%) %7B%220.18000 Demonstrates and applies exceptional support of major points and integrates 2 or more credible outside sources, in addition to 2-3 course resources to suppport point of view. Good16 (16%) – 17 (17%) %7B%220.16000 Integrates specific information from 1 credible outside resource and 2-3 course resources to support major points and point of view. Fair14 (14%) – 15 (15%) %7B%220.14000 Minimally includes and integrates specific information from 2-3 resources to support major points and point of view. Poor0 (0%) – 13 (13%) %7B%220.00000 Includes and integrates specific information from 0 to 1 resoruce to support major points and point of view. Feedback: Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extend to which the work reflects the student’s ability to: Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections.– Levels of Achievement: Excellent18 (18%) – 20 (20%) %7B%220.18000 Synthesizes and justifies (defends, explains, validates, confirms) information gleaned from sources to support major points presented. Applies meaning to the field of advanced nursing practice. %7B%220.16000 Good16 (16%) – 17 (17%) Summarizes information gleaned from sources to support major points, but does not synthesize. Fair14 (14%) – 15 (15%) %7B%220.14000 Identifies but does not interpret or apply concepts, and/or strategies correctly; ideas unclear and/or underdeveloped. %7B%220.00000 Poor0 (0%) – 13 (13%) Rarely or does not interpret, apply, and synthesize concepts, and/or strategies. Feedback: Written Expression and Formatting Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.-Levels of Achievement: Excellent5 (5%) – 5 (5%) %7B%220.05000 Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity Good4 (4%) – 4 (4%) %7B%220.04000 Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 80% of the time. Fair3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) %7B%220.03500 Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity 60%- 79% of the time. Poor0 (0%) – 3 (3%) %7B%220.00000 Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity and clarity < 60% of the time. Feedback: Written Expression and Formatting English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation-Levels of Achievement: Excellent5 (5%) – 5 (5%) %7B%220.05000 Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. Good4 (4%) – 4 (4%) %7B%220.04000 Contains a few (1-2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Fair3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) %7B%220.03500 Contains several (3-4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Poor0 (0%) – 3 (3%) %7B%220.00000 Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Feedback: Written Expression and Formatting The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.-Levels of Achievement: Excellent5 (5%) – 5 (5%) %7B%220.05000 Uses correct APA format with no errors. Good4 (4%) – 4 (4%) %7B%220.04000 Contains a few (1-2) APA format errors. Fair3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%) %7B%220.03500 Contains several (3-4) APA format errors. Poor0 (0%) – 3 (3%) %7B%220.00000 Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. Feedback: Total Points: 100 Name: NURS_6221_Week2_Assignment_Rubric Exit