NURS 3354 - Legal & Ethical Issues in Healthcare

CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 3
This course discusses the application of law and ethical principles related to the practice of nursing in differing areas of practice. 1. Synthesize knowledge gained from pre-requisite and co-requisite courses included in the program of study.
2. Apply regulatory standards to complex practice situations.
3. Apply legal standards to complex patient care situations.
4. Apply ethical principles to complex patient care situations
5. Apply constitutional, administrative, and criminal law in complex practice situations.
6. Analyze the legal implications inherent in nursing management.