Philosophy 2604: Critical Thinking and Ethics

Dr. Carol Petrozella

Office: 2324 / (305) 237-4455 / opetroze@mdcc.edu

COURSE TITLE:           NURSING ETHICS (ELECTIVE) NUR 2826

DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to give students basic knowledge about ethical issues, ethical principles, and ethical decision making essential for beginning nursing practice as an ADN graduate. This course will develop the student's awareness of professional, cultural, organizational, and societal values in nursing.

Course Content: Nursing ethical axioms included: codes of ethics, advocacy role, the concept of caring related to ethics, standards of practice and position statements/laws that affect nursing ethics.

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:

1.  The nursing student develops awareness of how personal and         professional values influence nurse-client, nurse-health care 
        professional, and nurse-organizational relationships.

2.  The nursing student respects the client's and family's right to make 
        ethical decisions based on cultural values and beliefs.

3.  The nursing student explains the role of culture, religion,       
        community and societal values in setting health care              
        priorities and resolving ethical dilemmas.

4.  The nursing student develops a philosophy of nursing practice     
        based on nursing standards, nursing codes of ethics,                
       American Hospital Association's Patient Bill of Rights,         
       nurse-client advocacy, and caring.   

5.  The nursing student explains how the following major ethical 
        principles are used as a foundation for ethical decisions: Respect
        for autonomy, beneficence, justice, non-malfeasance, veracity,
        fidelity, and respect for others.

 6.  The nursing student analyzes ethical dilemmas using an ethical    
         decision-making model.