Nursing Practice: Policy, Ethics, and Legal Principles

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Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Accelerated BSN program, NURSE 2050 , NURSE 3000 , and NURSE 3045. This course introduces students to basic concepts of healthcare policy, ethics, and legal issues in nursing practice. Students will identify key health policies, describe fundamental ethical principles, and recognize common legal responsibilities that guide nursing care. The course helps students understand how nurses follow ethical and legal standards and support safe client care. Through case examples and class discussions, students will begin to apply these concepts to real-world nursing situations and learn about the nurse's role in supporting ethical and legal practice.