Professionally ethical activities of a public health nurse (2cr)
Course unit code: TEA0002A25S
General information
- Credits
- 2 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
Students
• recognise and assess ethical questions related to nursing and health promotion
• know how to assess and develop the professional ethics of their actions in relation the values and ethical principles of health promotion
• understand the special role of a nurse as the customer’s advocate and as a tool of inclusion
• know how to operate in a culturally sensitive manner by defending those in the weakest position bravely and responsibly
• know how to analyse the justifications and impact of social decision-making and know how to participate in the ethical dialogue in society as an expert in their field
Content
• ethical questions of nursing and health promotion
• reflection on the ethics of one’s actions and professional responsibility
• nurse’s ethical recommendations
• diversity, cultural sensitivity
• current global and ethical views related to health and wellbeing
• nurse as an influencer