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  1. Nursing Ethics and Professional Conduct
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Unità didattica Course full name
Nursing Ethics and Professional Conduct
Course ID number
2627-1-K0102D003-K0102D00303
Course summary SYLLABUS

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Back to Advanced Foundations of Nursing Sciences

Course Syllabus

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Obiettivi

La finalità generale del corso è quella di conoscere i principi etici e deontologici che regolano la professione infermieristica. Lo/la studente/studentessa sarà inoltre in grado di identificare le situazioni che, nell’ambito dell’esercizio professionale, determinano dilemmi etici e riconoscere il contributo dell’infermiere alla riflessione etica in merito all’utilizzo delle risorse.

Contenuti sintetici

La formazione dei valori e i conflitti di valori nella persona e nel professionista infermiere. Le responsabilità etiche dell’infermiere. Richiami sullo sviluppo dei codici deontologici della professione infermieristica. Concetti deontologici di advocacy, accountability e caring. Intraprendere un’azione morale. Modelli di processo decisionale etico e il modello di Fry e Johnstone.

Programma esteso

La formazione dei valori e i conflitti di valori nella persona e nel professionista infermiere. Teorie etiche e concetti dell’etica per la professione infermieristica. Richiami sullo sviluppo dei codici deontologici della professione infermieristica. Modelli di processo decisionale etico e il modello di Fry e Johnstone. Le responsabilità etiche dell’infermiere nella pratica professionale. L’insegnamento della deontologia professionale nella formazione accademica e nella formazione continua.

Prerequisiti

Definiti dal Regolamento Didattico.

Modalità didattica

Lezioni frontali.

Materiale didattico

Fornito dal docente di riferimento.

Periodo di erogazione dell'insegnamento

Primo anno, primo semestre.

Modalità di verifica del profitto e valutazione

La modalità sarà comunicata nel dettaglio dal docente di riferimento.

Orario di ricevimento

Concordato con il docente via e-mail.

Sustainable Development Goals

SALUTE E BENESSERE | ISTRUZIONE DI QUALITÁ | PARITÁ DI GENERE
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Aims

The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the ethical principles and professional codes of conduct governing the nursing profession. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify ethical dilemmas arising in professional practice, critically analyze ethical issues using established ethical decision-making frameworks, and recognize the nurse's role in ethical deliberation, patient advocacy, accountability, and the responsible allocation of healthcare resources.

Contents

Values and value conflicts in nursing. Ethical theories and principles. Professional codes of ethics for nurses. Advocacy, accountability, and caring. Ethical responsibilities in nursing practice. Ethical decision-making models, including the Fry and Johnstone model.

Detailed program

The development of personal and professional values, value conflicts encountered in nursing practice, and the ethical responsibilities associated with the nursing profession. Topics include the major ethical theories and principles relevant to nursing, the evolution and role of professional codes of ethics, and the concepts of advocacy, accountability, and caring as essential components of professional nursing practice. Particular attention will be given to ethical decision-making processes, including the application of the Fry and Johnstone ethical decision-making model to clinical and organizational situations. The course also examines the ethical responsibilities of nurses in professional practice, including the appropriate use of healthcare resources, patient-centered care, professional integrity, and ethical leadership. Finally, the role of professional ethics within undergraduate education and continuing professional development will be discussed, emphasizing lifelong ethical competence in nursing practice.

Prerequisites

As defined by the Academic Regulations.

Teaching form

Lectures.

Textbook and teaching resource

Provided by the teacher.

Semester

First year, first semester.

Assessment method

The assessment method will be communicated in detail by the teacher.

Office hours

By appointment, arranged via email with the teacher.

Sustainable Development Goals

GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING | QUALITY EDUCATION | GENDER EQUALITY
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Key information

Field of research
MEDS-24/C
ECTS
2
Term
First semester
Activity type
Mandatory
Course Length (Hours)
16
Degree Course Type
2-year Master Degree
Language
Italian

Enrolment methods

Manual enrolments

Sustainable Development Goals

GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
QUALITY EDUCATION - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
QUALITY EDUCATION
GENDER EQUALITY - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
GENDER EQUALITY

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