NURS 222 Professional Practice III: Nursing Ethics builds on previous Relational Practice and Professional Practice courses, focusing on the growing body of knowledge related to nursing ethics. Beginning with an understanding of bio-medical ethics that have dominated nursing ethics in the past and moving to an understanding of developing ethical theory related to nursing and nursing issues, participants will have opportunities to explore nursing ethics in the context of their nursing practice.
Prerequisites: AHSC 218, NURS 216, NURS 217, and NURS 219 all with a minimum grade of 60%
Corequisite: Year 2 Nursing courses
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of nurses as moral agents who enact ethical decisions in relation with others and in a context (organizational, socio-political)
- Have opportunities to discuss ethical dilemmas that they might encounter in their nursing practice
Teaching and Learning Approach
Please refer to additional assessment notes for more information related to 2026 course outcomes
This course uses a praxis approach (the act of applying critical theory into practice) as the foundation of inquiry,
reflection, discovery and decision-making. Opportunities are provided for learners to critically examine how
nurses act as "moral agents" and approach questions such as "What is good?" "What is "right", and, "How do I
do good as a nurse?"
Discovery will occur through information sharing using instructor facilitated theory review, small interactive group
activities, and praxis-focused assessments. Learners will also use leading resources and scholarly sources to
enhance and grow their knowledge of ethics in a personal, professional, and global context.
Responsibility and accountability for regular attendance is considered a mandatory requirement to ensure the
quality of group learning. Preparation for each class is also mandatory, with all pre-class preparation resources
provided on Moodle LEARN.Learning Resources
All required resources are provided on Moodle LEARN, including links to Pressbooks.
Suggestions for additional readings are provided each week (non-mandatory)Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Course Overview and Intro to Nursing Ethics - Principles and Concepts
2. Ethical Theories and Core Values in Nursing: Intro to CNA Code of Ethics
3. Medical Bioethics and Research Part #1
4. Student Visual Media Presentation - Ethical Principles and Concepts (Assignment#1)
5. Ethical Decision-Making Models
6. Contemporary Ethical Issues in Healthcare: Justice and Healthcare Funding
7. National Family Day and Winter Study Break - no class
8. The Moral Foundations of Personal and Professional Decision-Making & Moral Distress
9. Debates 1&2
10. Debates 3&4
11. Debates 5&6
12. Debates 7 & Alternative (if required)
13. Contemporary Issues in Healthcare: Technology and the Protection of Privacy Christiona Good Friday - April 3rd. no class
14. Medical Bioethics and Research Part #2 Christiona Easter Monday - April 6th - no classAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Ethical Principle / Concepts: Visual Media Presentation Completion of TCPS2- Ethical COnduct for | 1, 2 Research | 10% |
| Involving Humans CORE-2022 Modules | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 20% |
| Ethical Debate | 1-6 | 35% |
| Ethical Decision-Making Reflective Summary | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 35% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.