Ethicality in Nursing

Structure Type: Course
Code: SHO4A2
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Palo, Raija
Teacher Team: Majasaari, Hilkka
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
SH-2015   1 autumn   2.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
SH-2016   1 autumn   2.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

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.

Student's Workload

will be announced in the course implementation plan.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

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

Recommended or Required Reading

Leino-Kilpi, H.& Välimäki, M. 2003. Etiikka hoitotyössä. WSOY.

Sorvettula, M. 1998. Johdatus suomalaisen hoitotyön historiaan. Suomen sairaanhoitajaliitto ry.

Current study materials

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

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

Assessment Criteria

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

Assessment Methods

Assignments. Seminar assignment.

Work Placement

Theoretical course

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