NURS 350 - Ethical Issues in Health Care

Institution:

University of the District of Columbia

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Description:

This multidisciplinary course is designed to introduce health science/health care students to the ethical issues commonly encountered in health care and in health care delivery systems. Important ethical issues in health care and health care delivery will be reviewed and analyzed. Students are introduced to basic concepts of moral judgment, ethical theories and principles, and critical thinking processes that are necessary for sensitivity and analysis of ethical issues in the professional practice. A multidisciplinary team approach to case analysis and problem resolution is one of several approaches used to promote critical thinking and application of decision making models. Junior level (Level 1) standing in the RN-to-BSN program is required. This course is taught in the first year of the Junior year (Level 1).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udc.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 274-5012

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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