NUR137 - Ethical Principles in Nursing (3.0 HR)

Purpose: To enhance the nurse’s ability to utilize ethical principles in nursing practice. Objectives:  1. Discuss various ethical theories and principles within a framework for nursing practice; 2. Describe common ethical dilemmas and ethical methods of decision making; 3. Examine how application of ethical principles influences the provision of health care; 4. Identify all the provisions to the code of ethics for nursing; 5. Apply the American Nurses Association’s code of ethics to help manage ethical-related questions.