NSC 180 - Legal and Moral Decisions in Nursing and Health Care for RNs

Admission to RN to BSN program and one from: ENG 111, ENG 112, EHS 120, HON 155, HON 156. (3).

Examination of key components of legal and moral decision-making in nursing and health care, with a focus on real-life clinical case studies and the unique insights provided by practicing RNs. Reinforces self-awareness; values clarification; selected legal, moral and ethical frameworks; standards of professional practice; codes of ethics; state and federal regulations; clinical decision-making; and consequences of malpractice and professional misconduct by nurses and other health professionals. Graded ABCDE.