ECTS - Ethics and Deontology in Nursing

Ethics and Deontology in Nursing (NURS206) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Ethics and Deontology in Nursing NURS206 4. Semester 2 0 0 2 2
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Observation Case Study.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The purpose of this course; to provide students with information about the historical development of nursing, ethical concepts and principles related to nursing, ethical problems, laws and regulations related to nursing.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Know and interpret the historical development and legal aspects of nursing.
  • Defines the concepts of ethics.
  • Explain ethical theories.
  • Ratiocinate to solve ethical dilemmas and problems.
  • Knows the ethical problems that may occur according to the life periods.
  • Explains the responsibilities of the nurse in ethical problems that may occur according to the life periods.
  • Produces solutions for ethical problems in the application environment.
Course Content Historical development and legal dimension of nursing, ethical concepts, ethical theories, ethical dilemma and ethical problem concepts, ethical evaluation and ethical reasoning processes, ethical problems according to life periods and nurse's responsibilities, ethical problems in application environment

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Program Introduction, Historical Development and Legal Aspects of Nursing Ethics Reading the subject from references
2 Ethical Concepts Reading the subject from references
3 Ethical Theories Reading the subject from references
4 Ethical Dilemma, Ethical Problem, Ethical Evaluation and Ethical Reasoning Reading the subject from references
5 Ethical Problems According to Life Periods and Responsibilities of Nurses (Preimplantation-Intrauterine Period) Reading the subject from references
6 Ethical Problems According to Life Periods and Responsibilities of Nurses (Postnatal Period) Reading the subject from references
7 Midterm Exam Reading the subject from references
8 Ethical Problems According to Life Periods and Responsibilities of Nurses (Childhood and Adolescent Period)
9 Ethical Problems According to Life Periods and Responsibilities of Nurses (Adulthood Period) Reading the subject from references
10 Ethical Problems According to Life Periods and Responsibilities of Nurses (Elderly Period) Reading the subject from references
11 Ethical Problems According to Life Periods and Responsibilities of Nurses (End of Life Period) Reading the subject from references
12 Ethical Issues in Practice (Student Activity) Reading the subject from references
13 Ethical Issues in Practice (Student Activity) Reading the subject from references
14 Ethical Issues in Practice (Student Activity) Kaynakların okunması
15 Final Exam Reading the subject from references

Sources

Course Book 1. Scott, P. A. (Ed.). (2018). Key concepts and issues in nursing ethics. Galway, Ireland: Springer International Publishing
2. Mason, D. J., Gardner, D. B., Outlaw, F. H., O'Grady E. T. (2016). Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care. Elsevier
3. Chadwick, R., & Gallagher, A. (2016). Ethics and nursing practice. Palgrave Macmillan.
4. Johnstone, M. J. (2015). Bioethics: a nursing perspective. Elsevier Health Sciences.
5. Tingle, J., & Cribb, A. (2014). Nursing law and ethics. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley Blackwell.
6. Fry, S. T., Taylor, C. R., & Veatch, R. M. (2011). Case Studies in Nursing Ethics. MA: Jones & Bartlett.
7. Hendrick, J. (2011). Law and Ethics in Childrens Nursing. Somerset: Wiley.
8. Edwards, S. D. (2009). Nursing ethics: a principle-based approach. Palgrave Macmillan.
9. Benner, P. E., Tanner, C. A., & Chesla, C. A. (2009). Expertise in nursing practice: caring, clinical judgment and ethics. New York: Springer.
10. Seedhouse, D. (2000). Practical nursing philosophy: the universal ethical code. Chichester: Wiley.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 3 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Have the necessary up-to-date knowledge and skills to meet the health-care needs of individuals, families and society with an individual and holistic approach in line with the nursing process. X
2 Access scientific knowledge and use scientific knowledge in nursing care. X
3 Perform nursing care using theoretical, evidence-based and applied knowledge. X
4 Provide nursing care in line with developing technology and current health policies. X
5 Perform nursing practices and research in accordance with legislation, professional values, standards, ethical principles and human rights. X
6 Utilize critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills in the nursing care process. X
7 Perform their duties through effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, communities, health-care teams, and other disciplines. X
8 Use English in written and oral communication, nursing processes and research. X
9 Lead innovation and change by adopting a lifelong learning philosophy for personal and professional development. X
10 Use information and information technologies effectively in their practices. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 3 1 3
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 4 4
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 6 6
Total Workload 59