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Module title: Exploring the Theory and Application of Law and Ethical Reasoning in Nursing Practice (Singapore/International)
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: NUR09722
Module leader: Azwa Binti Mohd Shamsuddin
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Nursing
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Timetables
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 the Singapore Nursing Board's Code for Nurses and Midwives (2018) by enhancing your knowledge and skills and extending your understanding of ethical theory and relevant Singapore 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 in Singapore. 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 Singaporean legislation, for example, the Mental Capacity Act (2010) and the Advance Medical Directive Act (1997), 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 in Singapore.

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 in Singapore.

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 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SINGAPORE
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Seminar 16 On-campus lectures by our flying faculty to deliver teaching on the module.
Face To Face Tutorial 8 Online tutorials to follow on-campus engagement for preparation towards the assessment.
Independent Learning Tutorial 4 On-campus tutorial delivered by our flying faculty and focused on the module assessment.
Independent Learning Guided independent study 86 Throughout the trimester, you are expected to structure in time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken in your scheduled sessions and to complete your essential reading. You are encouraged to read more widely around the topics you are studying and engage in Moodle activities and resources. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient time to prepare and plan for your assessment tasks.
Online Guided independent study 86 Throughout the trimester, you are expected to structure in time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken in your scheduled sessions and to complete your essential reading. You are encouraged to read more widely around the topics you are studying and engage in Moodle activities and resources. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient time to prepare and plan for your assessment tasks.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 100 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 words Students will write a 2000-word essay on how they would resolve an ethical dilemma in nursing practice using the application of ethical, legal and professional frameworks of their nursing practice in Singapore. Students will select ONE ethical dilemma to write on from a choice of given scenarios. These scenarios will be published on Moodle and made available to them after they have completed the formative assessment which will be an unmarked MCQ with feedback on questions they have answered.
Class Test 0 Week 5 Untimed and open book MCQ quiz on Moodle for students to check their knowledge on ethical, legal and professional frameworks in preparation to apply these to practice scenarios.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

 

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