Ethics in Nursing

Course Code:

NHS 306

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Theoric:

2

Practice:

0

Lab:

0

Credits:

2

ECTS:

3

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

This course aims to understand the relationship between health and nursing philosophy and ethics, to gain knowledge and skills about patient rights and ethical principles, it aims to gain knowledge, attitudes and skills about developing sensitivity to ethical events encountered in the field of health and nursing and using nursing ethical principles and current ethical approaches in solving ethical problems.

Course Content:

Health and nursing philosophy, concept of ethics and ethical theories, development of values, ethical principles and patient rights in health and nursing, ethical problem types and approaches, ethical decision-making methods, ethical committees, ethical events in life span, malpractice, ethical problems and approaches in care environments, current ethical events in health care, case study.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 4. Brain storming 5. Case study /reports 6. Group work

Course Evaluation Methods:

1. Midterm exam 2. Final exam 3. Presentation evaluation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Explains the concepts and theories related to ethics.	1,4,8,10	1,2,3,11,13,14	1,2,13
Explains nursing philosophy, values and ethical principles.	1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10	1,2,3,11,13,14	1,2,13
Explains the moral development process.	1,4,10	1,2,3,11,13,14	1,2,13
Recognizes the ethical problems that may be encountered in the life process and health care process.	1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10	1,2,3,11,13,14	1,2,13
Explains the types of ethical problems and the resources to be used in their solution (ethical principles, patient rights, ethical problem solving method, ethical committee).	1,3,4,5,7,8,9,10	1,2,3,11,13,14	1,2,13
Analyzes ethical issues in the field of health and nursing.	1,3,4,5,7,8,9,10	1,2,3,11,13,14	1,2,13

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to nursing ethics The concept of health, philosophy of health and nursing and ethics	Related literature
2	The concept of ethics and ethical theories Importance ethical awareness/sensitivity in nursing	Related literature
3	Development of values, ethics and patient rights in the field of health -Development of values and ethical principles in nursing	Related literature
4	Development of values, ethics and patient rights in the field of health -Development of patient rights	Related literature
5	The development of values, ethics and patient rights in the field of health	Related literature
6	The development of values, ethics and patient rights in the field of health	Related literature
7	Midterm exam
8	Types of ethical issues Approaches to ethical problems in health and nursing Ethical decision making methods Case study and discussion	Related literature
9	Approaches to ethical problems in health and nursing ethics committees Case study and discussion	Related literature
10	Ethics in the life process Ethics in newborn, child, adolescent, adult and elderly care Case study and discussion	Related literature
11	Ethics in the concept of malpractice Case study and discussion	Related literature
12	Ethical issues in care settings (ethics in palliative care, intensive care, emergency care) Case study and discussion	Related literature
13	Ethics in scientific research and publication process Case study and discussion	Related literature
14	Current ethical issues and approaches in health and nursing	Related literature
15	Case study and discussion Course appraisal Final exam

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Hogan M (2018). Nursing Fundamentals Reviews and Rationals. Pearsn Education Inc. USA
Potter AP, Perry AG, Stockert PA, Hall AM, Ostendorf WR (2017). Fundamentals of Nursing. 9th ed. St Louis, Missouri: Elseiver.
Chadwick R., Gallagher A. (2016). Ethics and Nursing Practice: A Case Study Approach. Palgrave. New York.
Amar AF, Sekula LK (2016). A Practical Guide to Forensic NursingSigma Teta Tau International. Indianapolis USA.
Şendir M.(2014). Hemşirelik Felsefesi. Hemşirelik Esasları Hemşirelik Bilimi ve Sanatı (Editörler: Türkinaz Atabek Aşti, Ayişe Karadağ). Akademi Basın ve Yayıncılık: 103-112.
Alpar Ş.E., Bahçecik N.,Karabacak Ü. (2013). Çağdaş Hemşirelikte Etik. (Margaret A. Burkhardt and Alvita K. Nathaniel) İstanbul Tıp Kitapevi. Üçüncü Baskı.
Terakye G., Ocakçı A.F. (2013). Etik Konulardan Seçmeler. İstanbul Tıp Kitapevi.

Additional Resources

DATABASE - NURSING REFERENCE CENTER

Google Scholar

PubMed

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Yeditepe University YULearn
Assignments	Case study and discussion plan
Exams	Midterm exam, Case study and discussion plan evaluation, Final exam,

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm exam	1	30
Group study and presentation	1	30
Final exam	1	40
Total	3	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing.				X
2	It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process.				X
3	Takes an active role in the health care delivery team.					X
4	Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation.					X
5	Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively.					X
6	Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations.				X
7	Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.					X
8	Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research.					X
9	Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice.					X
10	Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems.					X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)	15	2	30
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	2	30
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Group study and presentation	1	4	4
Final exam	1	2	2
Total Work Load			68
Total Work Load / 47 (h)			2,72
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

3

Search form