NURS 320 - Ethical Issues and Legal Aspects for Nursing and Health Care

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Vanguard University of Southern California

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Description:

(4 units) Prerequisite: NURS 315 and Recommend Philosophy or Religion completed. This course introduces students to the analysis of ethical issues and dilemmas arising in nursing practice and health care systems. Emphasis is placed on values clarification, models for ethical decision making, consideration of relevant legal aspects, and related documents such as the Nursing Code of Ethics that guide professional practice. Woven throughout the ethical discussions is reference to the importance of Christian values and a Christian worldview in identifying and solving ethical issues that arise out of the practice of nursing.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vanguard.edu

Phone Number:

(714) 556-3610

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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