NURS5720
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NURS 5720 - Moral and Ethical Positions and Actions in Nursing (2 Cr.)
Course description
This course is focused on understanding moral theories, biomedical ethical principles, and ethical decision-making models. Personal and professional values and virtues will be explored through the use of reflection about implicit biases within the context of societal racism and health inequities. An emphasis of this course is to apply critical thinking skills, standards of professional nursing practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to analyze ethical dilemmas in healthcare and to demonstrate moral courage as advocates for all patients and families.
Minimum credits
2
Maximum credits
2
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Lecture
Requirements
013535
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall & Spring