HNN714 - Ethical Dimensions in Nursing
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H568, H569, H575, H645, H665, H666, H667, H668, H669, H672, H675, H679, H771, H777, H779, M701, M703 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HME711 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | Online self directed/supervised study comprised of 10 weekly content modules and independent learning activities. |
Content
This unit is designed to critically explore the ethical nature of contemporary nursing practice, structured around three central themes: the ethical dimensions of nursing, the practical application of ethical principlism, and contemporary ethical issues in health care.
Particular attention is given to various crucial aspects of nursing ethics such as the essential need for ethical knowledge and conduct in the profession and the interplay between legal, professional, and ethical responsibilities. Students will also explore a range of philosophical perspectives that inform ethical deliberation through consideration of key ethical issues including duty and rights in health care, vulnerability and justice, personal values and conscientious objection, sustainability, the ethical implications of using AI in care delivery, and ethical considerations surrounding end-of-life care.
The unit fosters critical reflection on personal practice, prompting students to examine how the ethical considerations within the unit inform their decision-making and care delivery in varied healthcare settings and patient populations.
Unit Fee Information
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