NSG 305 – Ethical Issues in Health Care

DETAILS Semester-hour credits: 3 Tuition: $448.50 Methods: DESCRIPTION Selected theories which influence ethical choice in nursing practice, areas of philosophy, law and the legal systems which affect the public’s health will be discussed. Topics to be included are related to current ethical issues and nursing decision-making. REQUIRED MATERIALS & TEXTBOOKS Bandman, L. and Bandman, B., Nursing Ethics Through the Life Span (4th Edition) Appleton and Lange. Norwalk, Connecticut. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Weekly Written Assignments--Read your choice of ten (10) chapters and select one discussion question from the end of each chapter to answer. Written Project Paper: Ethical Analysis--The written project will consist of one local, state or world-wide ethical dilemma. DISCLAIMER: Tuition, credits, medium, description, instructors, books, materials, homework assignments, grading scale, and availability are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date status, please contact the Continuing Education staff.