Philosophy of Nursing: Nursing as a Moral Practice

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This course provides an opportunity for students to analyze ethical issues and personal, institutional/organizational, societal and global values and beliefs that have an impact on nursing practice, the nursing profession, and healthcare delivery. Students will clearly and carefully articulate their thinking and approach to moral reasoning about various contemporary issues and justify their responses. Presuppositions about clinical practice, education, administration, and their impact will be explored. The realities of the social context and the effects on moral/ethical practice will be discussed.