NUR 31303 - Healthcare Ethics

The focus of this course is to assist the student in developing sensitivity to ethical areas in nursing practice. The student will examine his/her own values and patients’ values to provide appropriate nursing care. Understanding how values influence decisions about health care will be discussed. Future moral problems that nurses are likely to face are introduced. The influence of values and moral frameworks on the ethical dimension of nursing practice and the nurse’s role as a patient advocate is also explored.

Offered: Fall, Spring

Semester Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the RN-BSN program. Active and valid RN license (Ohio or state of residence). NUR 30304 - Concepts of Professional Nursing with a grade of “C” or better.