PNR300_CO_2217_2224_JBarnaby.doc

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology Practical Nursing Diploma Program PNR 300 Role Development for the Practical Nurse Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology Practical Nursing Diploma Program Course Outline PNR300 Role Development for the Practical Nurse: Ethical and Legal Issues PNR300_ Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology Practical Nursing Diploma Program PNR 300 Role Development for the Practical Nurse Course Outline Role Development for the Practical Nurse PNR300 Course Name Course Code Course Description The student will study nursing concepts and the legal, moral and ethical issue identified in health care, which impacts scope of practice, patient safety and outcomes as well as the collaborative roles of healthcare teams assisting to address ethical dilemmas. This course will help students to examine and communicate their own belief and ethical values that are important in providing care. Students will explore strategies to help address ethical conflict and moral distress that they may encounter in practice setting. They will develop an understanding of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship ethical framework, ethical responsibilities, and the legal rights of patients receiving care (for example, safe, compassionate, competent and ethical care, values, advocacy, decision making, and accountability).