NURS 425 - Ethics in Professional Nursing

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course is designed to give an overview of the evolution of nursing ethics and the impact that nursing ethics has on the professional baccalaureate prepared nurse. Focus will be placed on the moral principles and ethical perspectives (justice vs. care) that are important to nursing. The implications of traditional and contemporary ethical theories for nursing will also be explored. Students will explore accountability and responsibility for nursing judgment and action and develop and respect for human dignity and preservation of integrity. Prerequisites: NURS 414, NURS 415, NURS 420, and NURS 418.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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