RNSG 1146 - Legal and Ethical Issues for Nurses

1 credit hours. 1 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.

Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in each of the following courses: BIOL 2401 , PSYC 2301 , ENGL 1301 .
Corequisites: RNSG 1360 RNSG 1517
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Study of the laws and regulations related to the provision of safe and effective professional nursing care; attention given to the development of a framework for addressing ethical issues; and topics to include confidentiality, The Nursing Practice Act, professional boundaries, ethics, and health care legislation.

Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in provision of health care within legal/ethical parameters; recognize the impact of laws and regulations on the provision of safe and effective professional nursing care.