Social Justice and Ethics in Health Care
This course examines social justice, ethics, and nursing advocacy in healthcare at global, national, and local levels for the doctorally prepared nurse. Social justice and ethical issues in healthcare are analyzed using established theories and frameworks. Recommendations for resolution of social justice and ethical issues will be addressed.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: 1) Understand the historical, cultural, economic, and political theories and perspectives of social justice and ethics; 2) Analyze social justice and ethical issues at local, national, and global levels; 3) Apply professional codes to individual and interwoven issues of social justice, ethics and leadership; 4) Develop a plan to address population health inequities, based on evidence, codes and principles.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: 1) Understand the historical, cultural, economic, and political theories and perspectives of social justice and ethics; 2) Analyze social justice and ethical issues at local, national, and global levels; 3) Apply professional codes to individual and interwoven issues of social justice, ethics and leadership; 4) Develop a plan to address population health inequities, based on evidence, codes and principles.