Bioethics in Nursing

Contact Hours: 2

Author(s):

Joe Brandon BSN, RN, CRRN

Course Overview

Bioethics is a crucial aspect of healthcare that provides a framework for analyzing ethical dilemmas and promoting individualized patient-centered care respectfully and compassionately (1). This course aims to delve into these principles and the application of bioethics. By the end of this course, learners should have a deeper understanding of ethical issues and how they impact patient outcomes.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Definition and Purpose
  3. Principles of Bioethics
  4. Types of Ethics and Professions
  5. Ethics in Nursing
  6. Research in Ethics
  7. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Discuss the importance of bioethics in nursing practice.
  2. Explain principles of bioethics and decision-making frameworks.
  3. Recognize current research trends in ethics and science.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.