PHIL 105: Ethics and Policy In Healthcare I

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Class Program
Philosophy
Nursing
Credits
2
Lecture Hours 2 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
2
Course ID
091261
Meets Degree Requirements For
Humanities
Description

An introduction to ethical and legal issues and policies relevant to health care.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

Acceptance into WVC Nursing Program with concurrent enrollment in PHARM 101, PSYC 105, NUTR 105, NURS 101, 121, 141, 151, and 161. 

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify and engage historical questions and problems in metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Understand the nature of inductive and deductive reasoning including major argument forms and fallacies. 

    Level
    Beginner

  3. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner

  4. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify and engage historical questions and problems in metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Apply critical thinking to major ethical issues using the tools of normative ethics.

    Level
    Beginner

  3. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  4. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner

  5. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify and engage historical questions and problems in metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Apply critical thinking to major ethical issues using the tools of normative ethics.

    Level
    Beginner

  3. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  4. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner

  5. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify and engage historical questions and problems in metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Apply critical thinking to major ethical issues using the tools of normative ethics.

    Level
    Beginner

  3. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify and engage historical questions and problems in metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Apply critical thinking to major ethical issues using the tools of normative ethics.

    Level
    Beginner

  3. Understand the nature of inductive and deductive reasoning including major argument forms and fallacies. 

    Level
    Beginner

  4. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, innovation, and evidence-based practice.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
    Research
    Level
    Beginner

  5. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

Core Topics

  • PROFESSIONAL CONCEPTS   
  • DIVERSITY 
  • PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY 
  • HEALTHCARE ETHICS 
  • HEALTHCARE POLICY 
  • SAFETY 

See WVC Nursing Handbook for exemplar definitions, exemplars, and examples utilized in the WVC Nursing CBC Curriculum.