NRSG 230 - Professionalism & Ethics in Nursing 3

2 Credits

This course will prepare future nurses to practice legally, ethically, and professionally in the clinical setting through analysis and application of foundational knowledge. The focus of this course is on further developing the knowledge, attitude, and skills to enhance nursing practice. Students apply professional practice standards and frameworks to explore legal/ethical dilemmas and engage in critical reflection.

Pre-requisite(s) NRSG 130 with minimum 2.5
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NRSG
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day, Evening
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day, Evening

Designed to Serve Sixth quarter AAS-Registered Nurse program students.
Active Date 20250520T14:15:23

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Concepts: Ethics, Legal Issues, Accountability, and Professional Behaviors

Exemplars: Ethical Dilemmas, Legal Duty to Care, WACs, Professional Development, Competency, and Clinical Judgement

Student Learning Outcomes
Evaluate the limits and boundaries of therapeutic patient-centered care.

Speculate upon ethical dilemmas confronting the registered nurse.

Justify factors that create a culture of safety.

Predict ethical and legal implications of patient-centered care.

Contrast benefits and limitations of different communication technologies and their impact on safety and quality.