NURS 66400 - Legal Issues in Nursing

The purpose of this course is to examine the multiple relationships between nursing and the law, with a particular focus on accountability for advanced and specialty practice. The course examines sources of law and the role of the courts in the continuing development and application of law to health care and the health professions. Specific legal issues, such as malpractice and informed consent, are analyzed. Distinctions between civil and criminal liability are explored, along with the roles of licensing boards and other government agencies. The course also examines relationships between law, ethics, policy and global health.

Hours 45 hrs.
Credits 3 cr.