Course Title: Ethico-legal aspects of Nursing Course Code: NUR 182 Program: Bachelor of Nursing Department: Medical – Surgical Nursing College: Nursing Institution: Taibah University Version: 2 Last Revision Date: 2015 A. General information about the course: Course Identification 1. Credit hours: 2 2. Course type a. University ? College ? Department? Track? Others? b. Required ? Elective? 3. Level/year at which this course is offered: 2 nd Level/ 1 st year 4. Course general Description This course is designed to explore basic ethical principles and apply them to ethical decision-making required in clinical practice 5. Pre-requirements for this course (if any): None 6. Co- requirements for this course (if any): None 7. Course Main Objective(s) 1. Recognize the importance of ethical decision-making in clinical practice. 2. Describe ethical theory, ethical decision-making models, and professional ethical standards. Discuss ethical and legal issues important to nurse in a variety of health care delivery settings. 3. Describe the scope of nursing practice. 4. Identify code of ethics. 5. Analyze case study application for euthanasia, vulnerable populations, and informed consent. 6. Identify barriers to ethical practice. 1. Teaching mode (mark all that apply) No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage 1. Traditional classroom 30 100% 2. E-learning 3. Hybrid ? Traditional classroom ? E-learning 4. Distance learning 2. Contact Hours (based on the academic semester) No Activity Contact Hours 21. Lectures 30 22. Laboratory/Studio 23. Field 24. Tutorial 25. Others (specify) Total 30 B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge and understanding 1.1 Describe basic ethical concepts, theories , models and define rules thar regulate professional nursing practice . K1 Interactive Lectures and Discussion Assignment Written Tests/Quizzes (MCQs/essay questions- short answer items) Assignmnet Assessment Rubric 1.2 Differentiate between ethical concepts and theories. K1 Interactive Lectures and Discussion Assignment Written Tests/Quizzes (MCQs/essay questions- short answer items) Assignment Assessment Rubric 1.3 Describe how culture and other diversification affect the ethics of nursing care K2 Interactive Lectures and Discussion Role Play Role Play Assessment Rubric 2.0 Skills 2.1 Apply ethical standards for professional nursing practice. S1 Interactive Lectures and Discussion Small Group Presentation Assignment Assignment Assessment Rubric Written Tests/Quizzes (MCQs/essay questions- short answer items) Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 2.2 Assess the appropriate data essential for decision-making to improve patient’s care S1 Interactive Lectures and Discussion Seminars Seminar Assessment Rubric 3.0 Values, autonomy, and responsibility 3.1 Evaluate professional, ethical principles and nursing responsibilities when interact with patients, V1 Interactive Lectures and Discussion Role Play Written Tests/Quizzes (MCQs/essay questions- short answer items) ... C. Course Content No List of Topics Contact Hours 33. Ethical Concepts and Terminology 2 34. Ethical Theory and Models 2 3 Ethical Decision Making 2 4 Legal and Workplace Issues 2 5 Scope of Nursing Practice 2 6 Code of Ethics 2 7 Patients’ Rights and Responsibilities 2 8 Euthanasia 2 9 Vulnerable Populations 2 10 Allocation of resources 2 11 Global inequity in healthcare 2 12 Informed Consent 2 13 Barriers to Ethical Practice 2 14 Legal and Ethical Obligation 2 15 Moral and Ethical Obligation 2 Total 30 D. Students Assessment Activities No Assessment Activities * Assessment timing (in week no) Percentage of Total Assessment Score 18. Quizzes Week 5&12 30% 38 No Assessment Activities * Assessment timing (in week no) Percentage of Total Assessment Score 19. Activities Throughout the Semester 10% 20. Written Exam (Midterm) Week 9 20% ... Written Exam (Final) End of Semester 40% *Assessment Activities (i.e., Written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc. E. Learning Resources and Facilities 1. References and Learning Resources Essential References Butts, J. & Rich, K (2023). Nursing Ethics: Across the curriculum and into practice. Boston: Jones and Bartlett. Supportive References Nursing Ethics: Across the Curriculum and Into Practice: Janie B. Butts, Karen L. Rich. Navigate 2 Advantage Access. latest Edition. Electronic Materials Access to online databases of medical literature (MedLine, CINAHL, Scopus Other Learning Materials None 2. Required Facilities and equipment Items Resources facilities (Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms, simulation rooms, etc.) Classrooms, Simulation Laboratories Technology equipment (projector, smart board, software) Computers, Smartboard, Projector, Audio Speaker Other equipment (depending on the nature of the specialty) 39 F. Assessment of Course Quality Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods Effectiveness of teaching Students Students Direct - Exam result - Course report Indirect - Course evaluation survey Effectiveness of students’ assessment Students Direct - Exam result - Course report Indirect - Course evaluation survey Quality of learning resources Students Faculty Indirect - Student and faculty satisfaction The extent to which CLOs have been achieved Head of Department PAC Direct - Course report Direct - Exam result Other Assessor (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)