Theoretical and Ethical Foundations Related to Nursing. 3 credits

Catalog description

Selected nursing and related discipline theories which impact nursing practice are analyzed and evaluated with special attention given to ethical aspects of practice and ethical decision-making frameworks. Moral dilemmas in the health care profession, with emphasis on patients' rights, professionals' obligations to other professionals, issues of social justice in health care, and methods of moral deliberation are examined. Offered by Nursing . May not be repeated for credit.