nsg2lea law, ethics
LAW, ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR NURSES
NSG2LEA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be assisted to examine the legal, ethical and accountability issues which impact on the practice of nursing. Individual responsibility of the nurse is emphasised through investigation of professional ethical and legal accountability, and forms of regulation. Current models for ethical decision-making are explored and applied in the analysis of selected ethical problems in nursing practice. The students are encouraged to examine and clarify personal and professional values and beliefs and develop a reflective approach to their practice.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRonald Picard
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects NSG21LEA NSG22LEA NSG23LEA
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Essentials of Law for Health Professionals. | Recommended | Forrester, K. & Griffiths, D. | ELSEVIER: MARRICKVILLE (2010) (3RD ED.) |
| Readings | The ethical component of nursing education. | Recommended | DeWolf Bosek, M.S., & Savage, T.A. | PHILADELPHIA: LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS AND WILKINS (2007). |
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Singapore, 2014, Week 36-45, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRonald Picard
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 36 - 45
One 3.0 days block mode per study period from week 36 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Six 3-4 hour or three 6-8 hour lecture/tutorials"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 36 - 45
Nine 3.0 hours problem based learning per study period from week 36 to week 45 and delivered via blended.
"self-directed learning activities supported by a learning package equivalent to three hours of classroom contact per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| on-line discussion (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | |
| one 1,000-word assignment or equivalent | (individual assessment) | 30 |
| one 2,500-word assignment or equivalent | (individual assessment) | 60 |