Module 1:

Defining Key Ethical Concepts in Nursing

Build a strong foundation in core ethical principles so you can make confident, professional decisions in real-world situations.

Learning Objectives

  • Define core ethical principles in nursing, including autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice

  • Explain key ethical concepts such as veracity, accountability, and fidelity

  • Describe emerging ethical priorities including integrity, allyship, and moral courage

  • Identify ethical issues in real-world clinical scenarios

  • Apply an ethical decision-making framework to guide professional judgment

  • Recognize the role of ethics in protecting patients, nurses, and the profession.

Workbook & Practical Application

This module includes a guided workbook to help you:

  • Reflect on ethical challenges in your own workplace

  • Analyze real scenarios using ethical principles

  • Practice decision-making using a structured framework

  • Strengthen your ability to speak clearly and confidently

Why This Module Matters

Nurses face ethical challenges every day—from patient advocacy to institutional pressure.

Understanding these principles allows you to:

  • Make informed, ethical decisions

  • Advocate for patients with clarity

  • Recognize and respond to unethical situations

  • Maintain trust and professionalism in your role

Want the complete framework?

Enroll in the full Ethics Course to access all 11 modules, case studies, and CEU-supported training.

THIS IS THE NEW ERA OF ETHICAL NURSING.

We are the victims of the system.

We are the voice within it — and the conscience of it.

THIS IS THE NEW ERA OF ETHICAL NURSING.

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