HSci426 Nursing systems issues & ethics

Student Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to

1. Identify the impact of national, state, and local nursing organizations, such as the American Nurses Association or specialty organizations, on professional nursing practice.
2. Analyze conflicting duties and rights inherent in moral dilemmas.
3. Discuss the impact of current issues related to health care delivery, disease prevention, & health promotion.
4. Discuss the legal context of professional nursing practice.
5. Use ethical reasoning to synthesize standards of practice, ethical principles, and legal/regulatory requirements in the resolution of ethical dilemmas.

Policies

Academic Dishonesty

See BSN student handbook and CSUN catalog for definitions, descriptions, and penalties.  Students are reminded that cheating and unethical behavior shows disrespect for others and self.  Professional and ethical behavior is expected at all times in this course and violations will result in grade penalties.  Cheating will result in “F” in the course or assignment. In cases of “F” in the course students are prohibited from attending further classes of this course.  Student may also be referred to the University ethics committee if the student violates codes of conduct specified in CSUN catalog.