Course Syllabus Course Name: Trends, Issues and Ethical...

Approved by The School Board on September 28th, 2016

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The University of Jordan

Accreditation & Quality Assurance Center

Course Syllabus

Course Name: Trends, Issues and Ethical

Consideration in Nursing

Course Number: 0701406

The University of Jordan Course Syllabus Accreditation and Quality Assurance Center

1 Approved by The School Board on September 28th, 2016

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برنامج بكالوريوس التمريض-مخطط المادة الدراسية

SCHOOL OF NURSING

COURSE SYLLABUS

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING DEPARTMENT

FIRST SEMESTER 2019-2020

THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF JORDAN

Providing students with fulfilling learning experiences, conducting knowledge-producing research,

and building firm societal ties, within an environment conducive to creativity, innovation, and

entrepreneurship; making efficient use of resources and forging fruitful partnerships.

THE VISION OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING

To be a leading, global school in the areas of nursing education, research, and community service.

THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING

The School of Nursing dedicates itself to improve health and wellbeing of society through preparing

professional nurses to provide quality nursing care, conduct research and provide community service.

The school provides a model learning environment that encourages life-long learning, innovation, and

professional and personal development.

SCHOOL OF NURSING’S CORE VALUES

Our values are derived from the Islamic Arabic heritage and the nursing profession which include:

integrity, equality, and justice; transparency and accountability; innovation and excellence;

leadership and teamwork; discipline; response; and most importantly caring.



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1 Course title Trends, Issues and Ethical Consideration in Nursing

2 Course number 0701406

3

Credit hours (theory, practical) 2 credit hours (Theory)

Contact hours (theory, practical)

Section 1: S Tu 14-15pm

Section 2: S Tu 16-17pm

4. Class room: Section 1: room 4 Section 2: room 3

5. Prerequisites/co-requisites None

6. Programtitle B.Sc. in Nursing

7. Programcode ---

8. Awarding institution The University of Jordan

9. School School of Nursing

10. Department Community Health Nursing

11. Level of course Third and Fourth Year

12. Year of study and semester(s) 2019-2020 – 1st Semester

13. Final Qualification B.Sc.

14. Other department(s) involved in

teaching the course ----

15. Language of Instruction English

16. Date of production/revision September 2019

16. Course Coordinator:

Name: Maha J. Alkaid Albqoor, RN, MPH, MSN, PhD

Office number 204 Office hours S, T: 1-2 Th 12-1 Phone numbers 962- 6 – 5355000/Ext: 23148 Email addresses [email protected]

17. Other instructors:

Faculty Member: Alia Mahadeen RN, PhD Office Number: School of Nursing, Office No. 123 Office Hours: 11-12am Monday and wednesday,10-11 Thursday or by appointment Phone Numbers (06) 5355 000, ext. 23181 Email addresses Email:[email protected]

18. Course Description:

mailto:[email protected]



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This course introduces the student to current issues and problems influencing nursing practice and

education and possible approaches in dealing with them. In addition, it defines the modern trends of

nursing care and education to improve it and apply it in the nursing profession. The course focuses on

ethical issues in nursing profession and their significance while providing nursing care.

19. Course aims and outcomes:

A- Aims: The course aims to introduce the students to the issues and problems in the nursing practice and

nursing education and to discuss the recent trends in nursing education and nursing services related to

the profession.

B- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to…

Program Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

PILO 1: Demonstrate competency in performing and providing the role of a professional nurse in quality care provision for individuals, families, and groups.

Specific Course ILO/ILOs 1.1. Define the basic concepts of the profession of nursing.

1.2. Understand the evolution of the profession of nursing and the

development of licensing, registering, and certifying in nursing

profession.

1.3. Understand the historical and recent trends in the development

of nursing profession international and nationally.

1.4. Explain factors that played key roles in the development of the

nursing profession.

Relevant Competency (JNC) Quality Improvement

Teaching/Learning Methodology Lectures and groups discussion

Evaluation Methods MCQ and essay questions

PILO 2: Apply principles of effective communication with peers, individuals, families, groups, and health care team.

Specific Course ILO/ILOs 2.1. Explain the importance of understanding human behaviors

2.2. Analyze and apply ethical decision making process

2.3. Define the key terms and important concepts used in ethics

2.4. Discuss the nurses' role in ethical dilemmas

2.5. Describe appropriate document and procedure for job interview

Relevant Competency (JNC) Professional communication, collaboration and consultation

Teaching/Learning Methodology Lecturing, discussion, and case studies

Evaluation Methods Exams and group activity

PILO 3: Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in planning and implementing nursing care for individuals, families, and groups.



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Specific Course ILO/ILOs 3.1. Examine the process, principles and strategies of ethical

problem-solving and decision making.

3.2. Distinguish between the different levels of nursing education in

Jordan and in USA

3.3. Identify the characteristics which uses to evaluate professions

3.4. Compare the major differences between nursing educational

programs

3.5. Analyze and make a thoughtful ethical decision in a complex

situation

3.6. Discuss ways in which to develop a nurse-run business

3.7. Discuss the key factors that produce burnout

Relevant Competency (JNC) Evidence-based practice



PILO 4: Apply professional standards, values, and behaviours in providing nursing care for individuals, families, and groups.

Specific Course ILO/ILOs 4.1. Apply systematic ethical decision-making models/tools to

maximize the quality of personal decision making.

4.2. Define nursing as identified by major theorist

4.3. Analyze how each of the three approaches to defining nursing

as a profession

4.4. Identify the purposes and needs for professional licensure

4.5. Explain the legal principles involved in tort (all types)

4.6. Distinguish between mediator and arbitrator

Relevant Competency (JNC) Professional communication, collaboration and consultation



PILO 5: Demonstrate safety measures to protect self, individuals, families, and groups.

Specific Course ILO/ILOs 5.1. Demonstrate knowledge of selected ethical and legal issues in

different situations of nursing practice.

5.2. Discuss strategies and tools nurse can use to assure client

safety and to promote quality health care within organizations.

5.3. Analyze the significance of professional certification

Relevant Competency (JNC) Quality improvement

Safety




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20. Topic Outline and Schedule:

Topic Week Instructor Achieved ILOs

Evaluation Methods for ILOs

Reference Reading and Activities


PILO 6: Translate organizational, leadership, interprofessional collaboration, and management concepts into nursing care for individuals, families, and groups.

Specific Course ILO/ILOs 6.1. Evaluate why nursing has failed to attain some of the traits that

define a profession

6.2. Correlate the concept of power with its important

characteristics in nursing.

6.3. Analyze selected ethical theories pertinent to various settings.

6.4. Evaluate the importance of nurse practice act

6.5. Discuss the ethical principles involved in children's abuse,

abortion, genetic research, organ transplantation and other

issues

6.6. Explore the influence of personal and professional components

on decision making.

6.7. Identify the steps in the contract negotiation process

6.8. Name alternative forms of governance

6.9. List and describe four methods of lobbying

6.10. Discuss the nurse's role, in forensic nursing, legal consulting,

disaster management, and bioterrorism

Relevant Competency (JNC) Evidence-based practice

Professional communication, collaboration and consultation

Quality improvement

Safety Evaluation Methods Exams and group activity

PILO 7: Utilize evidence-based practice in providing care for individuals, families, and groups.

Specific Course ILO/ILOs 7.1. Conduct the appropriate evidence in research process.

7.2. Differentiate between different levels of evidence based in

different types of nursing practice.

Relevant Competency (JNC) Evidence-based practice and safety





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- Introduction

to the course

- The

Development

of the

Profession

Week 1

22/9-26/9/2019

Dr. Maha Dr. Alia

1, 3, 2, 4, 6 First Exam Final Exam

Chapter 1

1.

The

Development

of the

Profession

Week 2

29/9-3/10 /2019

Dr. Maha Dr. Alia

1, 2, 3, First Exam Final Exam

Chapter 1

The Evolution

of Licensure,

Certification,

and Nursing

Organizations

Week 3, 4

6/10-10/10, 13/10-17/10/2019

Dr. Maha Dr. Alia

3, 4 First Exam Final Exam

Chapter 3

The Process of

Educating

Nurses

Week 5, 6

20/10-24/10,

27/10-31/10/2019

Dr. Maha Dr. Alia

2, 4 First Exam Final Exam

Chapter 5

Ethics in

Nursing Week 7, 8

3/11-7/11, 10/11-14/11/2019

Dr. Maha Dr. Alia

2, 3,1, 6

Final Exam

Chapter 7

Nursing Law

and Liability

Week 9, 10

17/11-21/11,

24/11-28/11/2019

Dr. Maha Dr. Alia

4.5 ,5.1 Final Exam

Chapter 9

Reality Shock

in the

Workplace

Week 11, 12

1/12-5/12, 8/12-12/12/2019

Dr. Maha Dr. Alia

2.5, 3.7 Final Exam

Chapter 12

Collective

Bargaining

and

Governance

Week 13

15/12-19/12/2019 Dr. Maha Dr. Alia

4.6, 6.7 Final Exam

Chapter 16

Development

in Current

Nursing

Practice

Week 14

22/12-26/12/2019 Dr. Maha Dr. Alia

3.6, 6.10

Final Exam

Chapter 22

Jordanian

Nursing

Council,

Jordanian

Nursing and

Midwifery

Council

Week 15

29/12/2019 Dr. Maha Dr. Alia

3.2, 3.3 Final Exam Guest Speaker

Mid-Term

exam TBD



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Final exam

period

TBD All ILOs

2.

21. Learning Methods and Assignments:

Learning Methodologies: The following approaches that are guided by Adult Learning Theory will be used to achieve course and clinical objectives related to the ILOs: Learning Methods Learning Activities (Examples)

Direct Instructions Interactive lectures

Interactive Instruction Group discussions

E-learning using Moodle

Experiential Learning Application exercises

Independent Study Application exercises

22. Evaluation Methods and Course Requirements:

Opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the ILOs are provided through the following assessment methods and requirements:

Evaluation Methods

Exams Assigned Points

Midterm Exam: (Semester week according to the university regulations) 30%

Assignment 20%

Final Exam: (Semester week according to the university regulations) 50%

Total 100%

23. Course Policies:

A- Attendance policies:

Students must attend all classes of this course.

Any student with absence of 15% of the classes of any course, will not be allowed to sit for the final exam and will be given the university zero (F grade) in this course.



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In the case (b) above, if a student submits an official sick report authenticated by university clinic or an accepted excuse by the Dean of his/her faculty, the student will be considered as withdrawn from the course, and a "W" will be shown in the transcript for this course.

Students are not allowed to come late to classes. Any student coming late will not be allowed to attend the class and he/she will be marked absent.

B- Absences from exams and handing in assignments on time:

Failure in attending a course exam other than the final exam will result in zero mark unless the student provides an official acceptable excuse to the instructor who approves a make up exam.

Failure in attending the final exam will result in zero mark unless the student presents an official acceptable excuse to the Dean of his/her faculty who approves an incomplete exam, normally scheduled to be conducted during the first two weeks of the successive semester.

Assignments and projects should be submitted to the instructor on the due date.

C- Health and safety procedures:

Students should comply with the Faculty of Nursing policies regarding pre-hospital training immunizations. Students should comply with the training areas policies regarding infection control, general precautions, and patient isolation.

D- Honesty policy regarding cheating, plagiarism, misbehaviour:

Cheating, plagiarism, misbehaviour are attempts to gain marks dishonestly and includes; but not limited to:

Copying from another student’s work.

Using materials not authorized by the institute.

Collaborating with another student during a test, without permission.

Knowingly using, buying, selling, or stealing the contents of a test.

Plagiarism which means presenting another person’s work or ideas as one’s own, without attribution.

Using any media (including mobiles) during the exam

The participation or the commitment of cheating will lead to applying penalties according

to the University of Jordan Students’ Discipline rules and regulations No. (94, 49, 47,27,

29): http://units.ju.edu.jo/ar/LegalAffairs/Regulations.aspx

E- Examination Instructions for Students

Bring with you full exam requirements (blue pen, pencils, sharpener, eraser, calculator etc.), borrowing from others is not allowed.

Do not bring any material related to the exam

Do not bring your mobile phone to the Exam room

Be in the exam room at least 10 minutes before exam starting time

It’s not allowed to enter the exam room late. In case of coming late you have to contact the course coordinator immediately

It’s not allowed to leave the Exam room before the end of the END OF AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE EXAM TIME.

Write your name and university number on the exam paper and computerized sheet using Blue pen only.

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Use pencil ONLY to shade your answers on the computerized answer sheet.

Do not leave examination room except under exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Senior Invigilator and you should be accompanied by an invigilator, if needed.

For Re-exam issue refer back to the university rules.

F- Grading policy:

TBD

G- Available university services that support achievement in the course:

Faculty members website

E-Learning website

24. Required equipment:

Audio-Visual Aids

Faculty member’s Website

E-Learning Website

25. References:

A- Required book (s), assigned reading and audio-visuals:

Catlano, J. (2015) Nursing Now, Today’s Issues, Tomorrow’s Trends. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: F .A

Davis

B- Recommended books, materials, and media:

Burkhardt, M. A., Nathaniel, A. K., & Walton, N. A.(2014). Ethics & Issues in

Contemporary Nursing. 4th edition. Toronto: Nelson Education.

Ellis J.R. and Hartley C.L (2015). Nursing in Today’s World: Challenges Issues and

Trends, 10th edition. Lippincott, Toronto

Butts J. and Rich K. 2013. Nursing ethics across the curriculum and into practice. 3nd ed.

Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

Beauchamp T, Childless J (2012). Principles of biomedical ethics. Seventh edition. Oxford:

oxford university press.

C- Electronic resources

The University of Jordan Library : http://library.ju.edu.jo/

Jordanian Nursing Council: http://www.jnc.gov.jo/

Jordanian Nurses and Midwives Council: http://www.jnmc.jo/

Nursing Ethics network: www.nursingethicsnetwork.org

The ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses (2012).

http://www.icn.ch/images/stories/documents/about/icncode_english.pdf

http://library.ju.edu.jo/

http://www.google.jo/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=Jordanian%20nursing%20council&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jnc.gov.jo%2F&ei=BasvT8PvIoup8AOizvGdDw&usg=AFQjCNFlGoXW5-95AotmBoXyghdAIi941Q

http://www.jnc.gov.jo/

http://www.google.jo/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=Jordanian%20nursing%20council&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jnc.gov.jo%2F&ei=BasvT8PvIoup8AOizvGdDw&usg=AFQjCNFlGoXW5-95AotmBoXyghdAIi941Q

http://www.jnmc.jo/

http://www.nursingethicsnetwork.org/

http://www.icn.ch/images/stories/documents/about/icncode_english.pdf



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D- Relevant Website and Journals

Database

Website

26. Additional information:

Appendix # 1

SCHOOL OF NURSING

TRENDS, ISSUES AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATION IN NURSING

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING DEPARTMENT

SECOND SEMESTER 2018/2019

STUDENT’S NAME:-------------------------------- INSTRUCTOR’S NAME:--------------------

Score Description of performance

0 Poor: The item is not achieved.

1 Fair: Only 25% of the item achieved.

2 Good: Only 50% of the item achieved.

3 Very Good: 75% of the item achieved.

4 Excellence: 100% of the item achieved.

Evaluation Items 0 1 2 3 4 comments

1. Definition of the issue

2. Religious perspective (opinion)

3. Legal perspective (Law)

4. Conclusion

5. References

Total mark

Notes



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Evidence based practice. (Two research articles, recent, within the last 7 years should be attached with

the assignment.

Material should be printed, 12 regular Times new roman, and double space.

Cover page and outline should be included.

Subtraction from total grade will occur if you did not adhere to the guidelines.

List of Bioethical Issues for the assignment

1. Family planning

2. Abortion

3. In vitro fertilization IVF

4. Surrogate mother

5. Euthanasia

6. Organ transplant

Name of Course Coordinator: Maha Albqoor Signature: ---- --- Date: September 27th -

2019

Head of curriculum committee/Department: ------------------------- Signature: ---------------------------------

Head of Department: Signature: ---------------------------------

Head of curriculum committee/Faculty: ------------------------- Signature: ---------------------------------



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