At the completion of this unit, the student will:

• Discuss the definition of nursing.
• Define a profession.
• Discuss the concept of nursing.
• Discuss ethics in nursing.
• Discuss legal issues in nursing.
• Discuss effects of values on accountability

Reading Assignments:

• Read pp: 233 - 237 in Craven and Hirnle

Other Assignments:

• Listen to the lectures.
• Review the slide show on nursing ethics.
• Click on and review the embedded links.
• Complete the ethical case study and submit the answers. (5 points)
• Complete the therapeutic Dialogue values clarification exercise on pg. 82 and submit.
• Complete the therapeutic dialogue on ethical issues and submit.
• Readings and Assignments are due by the end of the Seventh week of the quarter.