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The legal, professional, and ethical dimensions of education in nursing / Mable H. Smith.

Smith, Mable H. (Author). Smith, Mable H. Legal, professional, and ethical dimensions of higher education. (Added Author).

Summary:

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. Each chapter contains a vivid legal scenario, related legal principles and theoretical foundations, and critical thinking questions. 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780826199539 (pbk.)
ISBN: 0826199534 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9780826199546 (e-book)
ISBN: 0826199542 (e-book)
Physical Description: xix, 376 pages ; 23 cm
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : Springer Pub., [2012]
Copyright: ©2012

Content descriptions

General Note:	Rev. ed. of: The legal, professional, and ethical dimensions of higher education. c2005.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The legal rights of students -- The legal rights of students and faculty : related to freedom of speech -- Faculty protection against lawsuits / Mable H. Smith with contributions by Yvonne D. McKoy -- Faculty and the employment relationship / Mable H. Smith and Yvonne D. McKoy -- Faculty relations in academic environments -- The teaching role of faculty / RIchardean Benjamin and Mable H. Smith -- The scholarship role of faculty -- The service/ practice role of faculty / RIchardean Benjamin and Mable H. Smith -- Ethical considerations in education environments.