An exploration of content on legal aspects of practice in nursing programs.
The paucity of literature on legal content in nursing curricula was used to frame the research question that guided this study. In what ways and to what extent are nursing educators addressing the subject of legal aspects of nursing practice? This study was designed to explore the area of legal aspects of nursing practice in nursing programs curricula. The researchers gathered information on numerous areas, including course content, methods of delivery, topics covered, and time devoted to legal content. The results revealed that content on legal aspects of nursing practice is commonly a component of nursing programs curricula and provided information on many areas; however, the results also revealed other areas that need to be researched.
Smith-Pittman
M H
MH
School of Nursing, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23539, USA.
Richardson
J T
JT
Lin
C J
CJ
D003479:Curriculum; D004507:Education, Nursing, Associate / Q000379:methods*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D004510:Education, Nursing, Diploma Programs / Q000379:methods*; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007884:Legislation, Nursing; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008008:Licensure, Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D012308:Risk Management / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States