Nursing: Ethical Decision Making

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-NEDM

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2023

Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between various ethical principles.
Describe why nurses should understand ethics.
Examine ethical principles for nursing practitioners in the geriatric setting.
Utilize a decision-making process to solve an ethical situation or problem.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Ethical Concepts

Introduction

Defining Ethics

Meet Maria

Section 3: Nursing Ethics

ANA Code of Ethics

The Person Comes First

Well-Being

Trust

Knowledge

Safety

Taking Responsibility

Review

Summary

Section 4: Ethical Decision-Making

Ethical Considerations

Meet Mrs. Kimura

Process and Decisions

Step One

Step Two

Step Three

Step Four

Step Five

Step Six

Ethics Committee

Review

Summary

Section 5: Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare

Ethical Dilemmas

Autonomy and Veracity

End-of-Life Care

Habits

Refusal of Treatment

Review

Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS. Disclosure: Kim Matthews, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Case Managers; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.