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Philosophical and Ethical Basics of Nursing

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: SSHP3401
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: SH 2017V
Level: Bachelor of Nursing
Year of Study: 1 (2018)
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Salmu, Marita
Language of Instruction: English

Courses During the Year 2018

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
14S-SH-1B2018-01-08 – 2018-06-01Marita SalmuEnglish2017-12-11 – 2018-01-15
15S-SH-2CK2018-01-08 – 2018-06-01Marita SalmuEnglish2017-12-11 – 2018-01-15
16S-SH-2DK2018-01-08 – 2018-06-01Marita SalmuEnglish2017-12-11 – 2018-01-15
17S-SH-1CK2018-08-31 – 2018-12-21Marita SalmuEnglish2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17
18S-SH-1DK2018-08-31 – 2018-12-21Marita SalmuEnglish2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17

Still need to take the course? See the courses during the academic year 2020-2021.

Learning Outcomes

The student
- is able to relate the value ground, the ethical principles and the core concepts of nursing ethics to nursing practice.
- is able to act according the professional legislation and ethical codes as well as to evaluate them in nursing practice.
-respects the human rights
- is able to analyze ethical problems individually

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 54h
- of which scheduled studies: 16 h
- of which autonomous studies: 38 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

Human dignity and human rights
Holistic approach
Ethical theories
ETENE statements
ICN code of ethics
The principles of Nursing
The core concepts of Nursing
Central legislation

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

ETENE documents
ICN code of ethics
Articles presented by the teacher

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures 12 h, groupwork 4 h, seminars 4 h, supported e-learning and learning assignments 6 h

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5
The student
- is able to relate the value ground, the ethical principles and the core concepts of nursing ethics to nursing practice.
- is able to act according the professional legislation and ethical codes as well as to evaluate them in nursing practice.
-respects the human rights
- is able to analyze ethical problems individually

Grade 3
The student
- is able to relate the value ground, the ethical principles and the core concepts of nursing ethics to nursing practice.
- is able to act according the professional legislation and ethical codes and acknowledges them in nursing practice.
-respects the human rights
- is able to discuss ethical problems individually

Grade 1
The student
- is able to relate the value ground, the ethical principles and the core concepts of nursing ethics to nursing practice.
- is able to act according the professional legislation and ethical codes and identifies them in nursing practice.
-respects the human rights
- is able to discuss some ethical problems individually

Assessment Methods

Written assignments passed. Exam 100%.


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