Bachelor of Science in Nursing

NRS 350

Breyer State University

FACULTY: Dominick L. Flarey, Ph.D, MBA, RN,CS, CNAA, FACHE

SYLLABUS

EXAM OVERVIEW: This examination focuses on contemporary ethical issues in nursing practice. It covers a comprehensive review of major theories related to ethics and ethical dilemmas in professional practice. Major issues are covered such as biological issues, spiritual issues, social issues, gender issues and much more. This material also covers codes of professional practice and patient's rights as they related to ethical theory and dilemmas. The examination also correlates theory with case scenarios in practice. This examination evaluates knowledge level of professional issues in practice at the bachelor's degree level.

TYPE OF QUESTIONS: This examination contains objective- type questions, including multiple choice and true/false.

NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: This examination contains 100 questions.

TEXTBOOK: The recommended text for reviewing for the examination is:

Book 1: Ethics and Issues in Contemporary Nursing, 2nd edition. By: Margaret A. Burkhardt and Alivita K. Nathaniel. United States;Delmar Thompson Learning Publishers:2002. ISBN# 0-7668-3629-0.

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CREDIT HOURS: This competency examination is worth five semester hours of college credits for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.

PASSING SCORE: You must achieve at least a 70% score to pass this examination.

GRADING SCALE: The grading scale for this competency examination is:

90%-100%   = A
89%-80%     = B
79%-70%     = "PASS"
Below-70%   = Fail

TIME LIMIT & ADMINISTRATION OF EXAM: You will have four hours to complete this examination. The examination is taken online at the university web site.

EXAM RE-TAKES: If a score of 70% is not achieved on the examination, you will have an opportunity to complete independent study course work to receive credits.

ABSTRACT OF EXAMINATION CONTENT:

1). Historical influences on nursing practice.
2). Ethical theory.
3). Ethical principles.
4). Values clarification.
5). Values development.
6). Ethical decision making.
7). Legal issues.
8). Professional issues.
9). Professional relationship issues.
10). Practice issues related to technology.
11). Patient self-determination.
12). Scholarship issues.
13). Global issues impacting nursing.
14). Health care changes/challenges.
15). Health policy issues.
16). Economic issues.
17). Social issues.
18). Gender issues.
19). Transcultural and spiritual issues.
20). Empowement.
21). Enabling patient empowerment.
22). ANA code of ethics for nurses.
23). Patient bill of rights.

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions about the exam please contact Breyer State at adm@breyerstate.com

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