NURS 4150 - Ethics and Professional Nursing Practice

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): NURS 3400, NURS 3500, NURS 3810

Description: This course prepares the professional nursing student to analyze ethical issues that emerge in the practice of nursing. This course introduces the student to ethical theories and principles, as well as ethical decision-making models applied to professional nursing. Students apply critical-thinking concepts to applicable codes of ethics, ethical theories, principles, and rules in discussing the ethical dilemmas encountered in professional practice. Values and beliefs are examined in the context of ethical issues, role development, and application in health care.