This module aims to support students 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 students to uphold global codes of ethics for Nurses by enhancing their knowledge and skills and extending understanding of ethical theory and relevant legislation.Students will consider the relevance of the law, specific healthcare legislation and ethical reasoning principles, values and behaviours to supporting professional nursing practice. They will explore potential challenges and opportunities of continuing to develop professional integrity, self-awareness and reflective practice in nursing care.Students will explore the influence of healthcare legislation and application of ethical practice in relation to cultures, sub-cultures and the wider society. They 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. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their personal ethical framework and values and how these may influence their approach to care for patients from a broad spectrum of social and cultural backgrounds. Students will consider their role as patient advocate, as well as how self-regulation, behaviour, knowledge, skills and understanding can help enhance and protect public safety.