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2012-2013 University Catalog

NURS 665 - Theoretical and Ethical Foundations Related to Nursing

Credits: 3 (NR)
Selected nursing and related discipline theories which impact nursing practice are analyzed and evaluated with special attention given to ethical aspects of practice and ethical decision-making frameworks. Moral dilemmas in the health care profession, with emphasis on patients’ rights, professionals’ obligations to other professionals, issues of social justice in health care, and methods of moral deliberation are examined.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0