NURS-4303 — Ethics
Course Description Increased autonomy in the nursing profession comes with increased responsibility, particularly ethical responsibility. This course provides both the student and practicing nurse 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 about ethical patient care are provided in this course, satisfying the competencies needed for successful professional practice. Course Objectives 1. Discuss the philosophical uses of ethics, morals, and systems of moral reasoning. 2. Analyze various bioethical issues in nursing practice. 3. Explain the ethical principles of autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice. 4. Describe the role of ethics in the professional and patient relationship. 5. Utilize the four topics approach to ethical decision making. 6. Discuss the ethical implications of providing care for vulnerable populations. 7. Describe patients' right to treatment, right to refuse treatment, and right to die. 8. Explain the ideal nursing ethical competencies of moral integrity, communication, and concern. 9. Acknowledge the ethical implications in organizations and organizational leadership.