Ethics in Nursing

Catalog description

The emphasis is on the role of the nurse in providing nursing care grounded in ethical principles to the healthcare setting. Increased leadership and autonomy in the nursing profession comes with increased responsibility, particularly ethical responsibility. This course provides the student with a foundational knowledge of ethics, ethical reasoning, and decision-making strategies to navigate the difficult ethical situations encountered on a daily basis. Decision-making models, rationales for decisions, and various topics related to ethical patient care are provided in this course, satisfying the competencies needed for successful professional practice.