ETHICS IN NURSING AND HEALTH CARE   [Archived Catalog]
2021-2022 Greensburg Campus Catalog
   

NUR 1085 - ETHICS IN NURSING AND HEALTH CARE


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the domain of clinical ethics as a foundation for developing ethical expertise in nursing practice. The course focuses on contemporary nursing and health care issues that raise personal and professional ethical concerns. Emphasis is placed on cultural differences, current legislation, political and religious controversy, economic constraints, and professional commitment related to the resolution of the identified ethical dilemmas. The process of ethical analysis and reasoning is used to resolve representative patient and health care situations.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade


Click here for class schedule information.