The Legal, Professional, and Ethical Dimensions of Education in Nursing

The only volume on higher education law written specifically for nursing faculty, this volume imparts the basic foundations of the legal, professional, and ethical issues that concern faculty on a daily basis. It clearly defines the legal rights of students, professors, and educational institutions along with the case laws supporting those rights. Written by an author who is both a nurse educator and attorney, the volume emphasizes sound decision making so that readers can successfully navigate the complex legal issues confronting them. This second edition reflects recent changes in higher education and includes an emphasis on patient rights and safety. The volume contains an instructor’s guide that provides case studies, PowerPoint slides, and other supplemental teaching materials. Key Features: Includes a legal scenario, related legal principles and theory, and critical thinking questions in each chapter Provides guidelines for legally appropriate actions and strategies to avoid legal problems Written by a highly experienced nurse educator and lawyer

Author: Mable Smith
Format: Paperback / Soft Cover
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