NURS356 Ethics and Issues

Ethics and Issues explores ethical principles, moral reasoning, and contemporary issues that influence professional nursing practice across healthcare settings. Students will examine nursing’s code of ethics, ethical theories, professional values, and decision-making frameworks as they apply to real-world clinical, organizational, and societal challenges. Topics include, patient autonomy, informed consent, confidentiality, end-of-life care, cultural and spiritual considerations, advocacy, and interprofessional collaboration. Emphasis is placed on integrating ethical reasoning into clinical judgment and professional identity formation.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Admission to RN-BSN Program or minimum of junior status in 4-Year BSN Program.

Corequisite

none.

Offered

W