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Module title: Exploring the theory and application of law and ethical reasoning in nursing practice
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: NUR09403
Module leader: Leila El Alti
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Nursing
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module aims to support you to deliver competent, safe and professionally accountable, autonomous nursing practice by exploring everyday clinical situations that involve challenging ethical and legal issues. It will support you in upholding global codes of ethics for Nurses by enhancing your knowledge and skills and extending your understanding of ethical theory and relevant legislation.You will consider the relevance of the law, specific healthcare legislation and ethical reasoning principles, values and behaviours to supporting professional nursing practice. You will explore potential challenges and opportunities of continuing to develop professional integrity, self-awareness and reflective practice in your nursing care.You will explore the influence of healthcare legislation and application of ethical practice in relation to cultures, sub-cultures and the wider society. You will consider their impact on health and well-being, and explore mechanisms for supporting cultural sensitivity and diversity in all aspects of patient care in a way that reflects respect, compassion and dignity. This will be achieved by exploring specific examples of legislation, and examine the implications and impact that these may have on ethical healthcare practice. You will be encouraged to reflect on your personal ethical framework and values and how these may influence your approach to care for patients from a broad spectrum of social and cultural backgrounds. You will consider your role as patient advocate, as well as how your self-regulation, behaviour, knowledge, skills and understanding can help enhance and protect public safety.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically examine the relationship between the law, ethics and ethical reasoning in nursing practice.

LO2: Implement and appraise a decision making process using a legal and ethical framework or code of practice.

LO3: Demonstrate critical understanding of values-based practice to a population group to inform future delivery of health care services.

LO4: Critically reflect on the way in which healthcare legislation, culture and society influence ethical nursing practice and health and well-being more broadly.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, Blended, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Sandra Sharp
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Lecture 10 LECTURE
Independent Learning Tutorial 10 TUTORIAL
Independent Learning Guided independent study 180 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 1~2~3~4 Not Yet Determi , WORDS= 3500 words The summative assessment will build on the work you undertook in the formative assessment and comprises a 3500 word portfolio. This will examine aspects of content of the four module themes, and will test your knowledge and understanding of contemporary professional, legal and ethical issues in healthcare.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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