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Ethicality in Nursing (2cr)

Course unit code: SHO4A2

General information


Credits
2 cr

Objective

Students base their action as nurses on ethical decisions. They know how to observe ethical principles in their action. They observe professional norms and patient's rights. Students understand the client's rights and involvement in care.

Content

Ethical decision-making in nursing. The nurse's rights and duties. The patient's rights. Ethical principles in nursing.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criterias written in the study entity of Client -Centred professional Competence

Materials

Leino-Kilpi, H.& Välimäki, M. 2003. Etiikka hoitotyössä. WSOY. Saatavuus:
http://tiny.cc/3runlx
http://tiny.cc/msunlx

Sorvettula, M. 1998. Johdatus suomalaisen hoitotyön historiaan. Suomen sairaanhoitajaliitto ry.
Saatavuus: http://tiny.cc/0tunlx

Current study materials

Teaching methods

Cooperative learning methods, motivating discussion, case studies, simulation, creative methods, online learning, seminar, independent study

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