It is 500 word essay. 500 word essay on the application of Law and Ethics to nursing practice (10 marks). Demonstrate your understanding of ethico-legal issues as they apply to nursing practice. Marking Rubric: Structure and clarity (introduction, body, conclusion) (2 marks), Level of understanding of Law and Ethics (3 marks), Application of ethico-legal principles to nursing practice (3 marks), Appropriate referencing and use of referencing guidelines (2 marks) Reading and references required from : Chapter 2- The Relationship between Law and Ethics (Staunton & Chiarella 2016) Andre, K. & Heartfield, M. & Cusack, L. 2016, Portfolios for health professionals, 3rd edn, Elsevier, Sydney. Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia 2016, Home, Author, Melbourne, viewed 21 March 2016, http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/ Williams, M & Jordan, K 2007, ‘The nursing professional portfolio: a pathway to career development’, Journal of Nurses Staff Development, vol. 23, no. 3, pp. 125-31. http://www.alrc.gov.au/publications/68.%20Decision%20Making%20by%20and%20for%20Individuals%20Under%20the%20Age%20of%2018/capacity-and-health-info Staunton, P. & Chiarella, M. 2016, Law for nurses and midwives, 8th edn, Elsevier, Sydney. Andre, K. & Heartfield, M. & Cusack, L. 2016, Portfolios for health professionals, 3rd edn, Elsevier, Sydney. Atkins, K., De Lacey, S. & Britton, B. 2014, Ethics and law for Australian nurses, 2nd edn, Cambridge University Press, New York. Chang, E. & Daly, J. (eds) 2015, Transitions in nursing, preparing for professional practice, 4th edn, Elsevier, Sydney. Daly, J., Speedy, S., Jackson, D. 2017, Contexts of nursing, 5th edn, Elsevier, Sydney. Bowles, K. 2015, Age of consent to medical treatment, FindLaw Australia, viewed 25 Feb 2015, .