Nursing and midwifery sciences | University of Parma

Professor: Giuliana MASERA
Academic discipline: Scienze infermieristiche ostetrico-ginecologiche (MED/47)
Field: Tirocinio nei ssd di riferimento della classe
Type of training activity: Characterising

8 hours
of face-to-face activities

1 credits

hub: -

course unit
in ITALIAN

lectures timetable unavailable

exam calls

Integrated course unit module: ADVANCED HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY CARE

Learning objectives

- Develop ethical knowledge and the link between ethics and nursing
- Develop reflective skills related to nursing practice

Prerequisites

Nothing else to report

Course unit content

The course explores issues relating to the link between nursing and ethical awareness and between ethical awareness and decision making skills

Full programme

Much attention has been paid to the role of the nurse in recognizing and addressing ethical dilemmas. There has been less emphasis, however, on the issue of whether or not nurses understand the ethical nature of everyday practice. Awareness of the inherently ethical nature of practice is a component of nurse ethical sensitivity, which has been identified as a component of ethical decision-making. Ethical sensitivity is generally accepted as a necessary precursor to moral agency, in that recognition of the ethical content of practice is necessary before consistent action on behalf of patient interests can take place. This awareness is also compulsory in ensuring patient good by recognizing the unique interests and wishes of individuals, in line with an ethic of care.

Bibliography

Articles from indexed international journals will be used.
Magazines used
NURSING ETHICS
NURSING PHILOSOPY

Teaching methods

Through work in small groups and focus groups, topics addressed during the PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE course are explored.

Assessment methods and criteria

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