NURSE 342 - Legal & Ethical Issues

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University of Missouri-Kansas City

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Description:

This course is designed to investigate medical-legal issues an explore the implications that legal intervention and interpretation as well as litigation have on the scope of nursing practice and the delivery of patient care. It allows the student an opportunity to learn about ethical decison making with the introduction of various ethical systems, concepts, and principles explored. Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Major or BSN Completion Program Restrictions: Minimum grade of C in all major courses. Offered: Fall 2 hrs

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umkc.edu/

Phone Number:

(816) 235-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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