Ethical Issues in Nursing Series (Modules 1-4)

Ethics are at the core of professional nursing practice. This series provides a solid introduction to the fundamental ethical terms and concepts that students and nurses need to know to provide quality patient care.

Clinical Advisor(s):
Cynda Rushton, DNSc, FAAN Nicki Edwards, PhD, RN Holly Stromberg, MSN, CCRN Mary Parker, EdD, RN Catherine Cyr, BSN, MPA/HSA Larry Manalo, MSN Kirsten Featherstone, MS, CCRN Holly Parker, BSN, CCRN

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Learning Objective: To provide an overview of the often complex nature of ethics that nurses may face in every day practice and help provide solutions to moral dilemmas as well as promote working closely with other disciplines

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MODULE ONE - INTRODUCTION: Concepts, Values and Decision Making

22 Minutes

This program clearly defines justice, fidelity, autonomy, moral distress, and other important concepts in nursing ethical practice.

Explored the vital role that personal values play in ethical situations and how to best understand and address value conflicts. Also discussed is the importance of nurse self-regard and some of the key steps to sound ethical decision making.

This program may also be purchased individually. Click here for more details.

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MODULE TWO - RESPECT: Dignity, Autonomy and Relationships

18 Minutes

This program explores practical ways that nurses can show respect for human dignity and the importance of relationships to patients.

Also discussed are a patient's right to self-determination, the important factors of diversity, and end of life issues. It clearly describes the nurse's role in supporting patient autonomy, informed consent, and the practice of extending respect beyond patients to one's colleagues as well.

This program may also be purchased individually. Click here for more details.

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MODULE THREE - COMMITMENT: Patients, Professionalism and Boundaries

17 Minutes

This program addresses the primacy of patient interests and the nurse's role as a moral agent and proper actions that can be taken when the wishes of the patient conflict with others.

Explored is the importance of collaboration in the workplace and the ethical issue of proper professional boundaries for nurses.

This program may also be purchased individually. Click here for more details.

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MODULE FOUR - PROTECTION: Privacy, Safety and Standards

20 Minutes

This program addresses the importance of patient privacy and confidentiality while highlighting the key mandates of HIPAA.

Also explored are the various ways that nurses can successfully advocate for their patients, including those who might participate in research; the importance of standards and review mechanisms; and the role of an ethics committee.

The challenging issue of identifying and acting on questionable and impaired practice is discussed.

This program may also be purchased individually. Click here for more details.

Use this program for:

• Nursing Education
• Inservice Training
• Nursing Students

 

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