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Nursing

Ethics in Nursing: Principles for Everyday Practice

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Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours

This course equips nurses with essential tools to navigate complex moral and ethical dilemmas encountered in clinical practice. It will explore foundational ethical principles, including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and critical concepts like patient advocacy, confidentiality, and informed consent. Emphasis is placed on practical decision-making frameworks, empowering nurses to confidently address ethical challenges, uphold professional integrity, and enhance patient-centered care.

This course will award 2 continuing education hours.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Identify core ethical principles and how they apply to everyday nursing practice.

  2. Analyze real-world case studies to recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas.

  3. Demonstrate effective communication strategies for advocating ethical patient care.

  4. Evaluate the role of informed consent, confidentiality, and patient autonomy in clinical decision-making.

  5. Apply ethical frameworks to support sound, patient-centered judgment in complex situations.

Course Author

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

Board Approvals

State Approvals

Information

  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
  • CEBroker Course ID: 1295976
  • Credit Hours: 2
New!
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Free