RNSG 1246 - Legal and Ethical Issues for Nurses

Institution:

Alvin Community College

Subject:

Description:

Study of the laws and regulations related to the provision of safe and effective professional nursing care; attention given to the development of a framework for addressing ethical issues; and topics to include confidentiality, the Nursing Practice Act, professional boundaries, ethics, and health care legislation. Emphasis is on collaboration to analyze and integrate legal/ethical issues as related to professional nursing practice. Concepts of society, client/family, health and nursing roles are incorporated. (2 lecture hours per week). Prerequisites: RNSG 2213 or RNSG 1417. Co-requisites: RNSG 1443 or RNSG 1512. [ CIP51.1601]

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.alvincollege.edu

Phone Number:

(281) 756-3500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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