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  • ENGLISH FOR NURSING UNDERGRADUATES (ESP)

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    • INFORMACIÓN DEL PROFESOR

      Profesor: Antonio Manuel Brenes Castaño

      Correo electrónico: antonio.brenes@uca.es

      Departamento: Filología Francesa e Inglesa. Ãrea de Alemán. Universidad de Cádiz

    • DESCRIPCIÓN DEL CURSO

      El presente Curso OCW está dirigido especialmente a los estudiantes matriculados en el Grado en Enfermería que deseen desarrollar sus competencias comunicativas en lengua inglesa aplicadas al ámbito de la enfermería y que posean un nivel de inglés equivalente, al menos, a un B1 del Marco Común Europeo de Referencia para las Lenguas (MCER).

      La publicación de este curso tiene como finalidad proporcionar al alumnado un recurso de apoyo para el aprendizaje y la práctica del inglés aplicado al ámbito de la enfermería y de las ciencias de la salud. Asimismo, pretende facilitar el acceso a terminología específica y a recursos lingüísticos que puedan resultar de utilidad tanto durante los estudios universitarios como en futuras actividades académicas y profesionales desarrolladas en contextos sanitarios nacionales e internacionales.

      El programa del curso se compone de cinco unidades didácticas, todas ellas acompañadas de actividades prácticas y sus correspondientes soluciones, que se distribuyen de la siguiente manera:

      La Unidad 1, Introduction to Nursing in English, sirve de introducción al lenguaje de la enfermería en inglés y aborda conceptos básicos relacionados con la profesión, el papel de los profesionales de enfermería, los entornos sanitarios y la terminología fundamental.

      La Unidad 2, The Human Body and Body Systems, está dedicada al cuerpo humano y a sus principales sistemas, proporcionando al alumnado el vocabulario necesario para describir partes del cuerpo, órganos y funciones básicas.

      La Unidad 3, Patient Care and Communication, aborda la atención al paciente y la comunicación en contextos sanitarios, incluyendo situaciones habituales de interacción entre profesionales de enfermería, pacientes y familiares.

      La Unidad 4, Hospital Departments and Medical Equipment, introduce el vocabulario relacionado con los principales departamentos y servicios hospitalarios, así como con el equipamiento y los materiales utilizados en la práctica sanitaria.

      La Unidad 5, Professional Nursing Practice and Healthcare Ethics, está dedicada a diferentes aspectos de la práctica profesional de la enfermería, incluyendo el trabajo en equipo, la comunicación profesional, la seguridad del paciente y los principios básicos de la ética sanitaria.

      Todas las unidades integran actividades destinadas al desarrollo de las cuatro destrezas lingüísticas —reading, writing, listening y speaking—, junto con ejercicios de vocabulario específico y lenguaje académico y profesional. Los materiales han sido diseñados para favorecer un aprendizaje progresivo y autónomo y para familiarizar al alumnado con el uso del inglés en contextos académicos y sanitarios.

      El curso incluye asimismo un glosario final de terminología relacionada con la enfermería y las ciencias de la salud, concebido como recurso de consulta para facilitar la adquisición y consolidación del vocabulario trabajado a lo largo de las diferentes unidades.

  • COURSE INFORMATION

    • Welcome to English for Nursing Undergraduates

      This course has been designed to help undergraduate Nursing students develop the English language skills needed to understand, discuss and communicate nursing and healthcare topics in academic and professional contexts.

      Throughout the course, you will work with materials and practical activities that will help you improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills while expanding your knowledge of nursing and medical terminology.

    • Recommeded Level

      Intermediate level of English (B1 CEFR). Students with a B2 level will be able to engage more effectively with academic readings, oral presentations and historical sources in English.

    • COURSE METHODOLOGY

      This course follows an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) approach and has been designed to meet the academic and professional language needs of undergraduate Nursing students.

      Learning is organised through thematic units that combine the development of language skills with nursing and healthcare content. Students will work with authentic and adapted materials, including patient information leaflets, clinical reports, hospital documents, healthcare guidelines and audiovisual resources.

      Each unit integrates the four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), together with vocabulary and grammar presented in meaningful nursing contexts. Activities are designed to promote active learning, critical thinking, effective communication and the practical use of English in academic and healthcare settings.

      The course encourages autonomous learning through self-assessment activities, additional resources and opportunities for independent study. Students are expected to progress at their own pace while developing confidence in using English to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

  • LEARNIGN OUTCOMES

    • By the end of this course, students will be able to:

      By the end of this course, students will be able to:

      • understand nursing and healthcare texts written in English;
      • use key nursing and medical terminology accurately;
      • discuss common nursing procedures and healthcare topics;
      • interpret basic clinical documents and patient information;
      • write short academic and professional texts related to nursing;
      • give oral presentations on nursing and healthcare topics.

  • COURSE STRUCTURE

      • Unit 1 – Introduction to Nursing in English
      • Unit 2 – The Human Body and Body Systems
      • Unit 3 – Patient Care and Communication
      • Unit 4 – Hospital Departments and Medical Equipment
      • Unit 5 – Professional Nursing Practice and Healthcare Ethics

  • UNIT 1 - INTRODUCTION TO NURSING IN ENGLISH

    • In this unit, you will explore the basic concepts of Nursing and become familiar with the language healthcare professionals use to communicate in clinical and academic settings. You will also develop the English language skills needed to discuss nursing topics confidently and accurately.

    • UNIT ONE - OVERVIEW

      Nursing is more than providing patient care; it is a healthcare profession that combines scientific knowledge, clinical skills and compassionate practice to promote health, prevent illness and support patients throughout their lives. Nurses play a vital role in healthcare teams by assessing patients, providing treatment, educating individuals and families, and contributing to the overall quality of care.

      In this unit, you will become familiar with the language used to talk about nursing in English. You will learn essential nursing and healthcare terminology, explore the main responsibilities of nurses, and practise the language skills needed to communicate effectively in academic and clinical contexts.

      By completing this unit, you will have the linguistic foundation necessary to continue exploring more specialised nursing topics throughout the course.

    • LEARNING OUTCOMES

      By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

      • define Nursing as a healthcare profession;
      • identify the main roles and responsibilities of nurses;
      • describe basic nursing concepts using appropriate terminology;
      • understand basic nursing and healthcare texts written in English;
      • use essential nursing-related vocabulary;
      • discuss basic nursing topics using simple academic language.

  • UNIT 1 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

      • What Is Nursing?
      • The Role of Nurses in Healthcare
      • Healthcare Settings
      • Basic Nursing Terminology
      • Medical and Nursing Vocabulary
      • Academic Language for Nursing

  • UNIT 1 - LEARNING ACTIVITIES

    • Activity one - Warm up: What is Nursing?

      Pre-task:  Before watching

      Think about the following questions.

      1. What is Nursing?
      2. What are the main responsibilities of a nurse?
      3. Why is effective communication important in nursing?
      4. Why do you think English is important for nursing professionals?

      Watch the following video using the link to the resource so that it can be accessed externally:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4Y_2fpET0U

    • Unit 1: Warm-up - Matching File

    • Reading Comprehension

      Activity two - Reading Comprehension

      Multiple Choice

    • Unit 1: Reading - Multiple choice File

    • Vocabulary Practice


      Activity 3: Categorise the Vocabulary

    • Unit 1: Vocabulary - Categorise File

    • Listening Comprehension

      Activity 4: Listen to the audio carefully and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

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    • Unit 1: Audio File
    • Unit 1: Listening - Activity File
    • Unit 1: Listening - Script File

    • Speaking

      Unit 1: Activity 5 - Talking about Nursing

       

      Instructions

      Record yourself speaking for 2–3 minutes. Imagine you are introducing yourself on the first day of a Nursing course.

      1. What is Nursing?
      2. Why is Nursing important?
      3. What are some of the main responsibilities of a nurse?
      4. Why is communication important in nursing?
      5. What is one thing you learned in this unit?
    • Unit 1: Speaking File

    • Activity 6: Writing - Why is Nursing Important?

      Instructions

      Why is Nursing important in today's world?

      In your paragraph, include the following points:

        • What Nursing is.
        • Why people choose to study Nursing.
        • The main responsibilities of nurses.
        • The importance of communication and patient care.
        • How Nursing contributes to people's health and wellbeing.
    • Unit 1: Writing File

  • UNIT 2: THE HUMAN BODY AND BODY SYSTEMS

    • In this unit, you will explore the human body and its main body systems and learn how different organs work together to maintain health and wellbeing. You will become familiar with key body parts and medical terminology, develop essential vocabulary related to human anatomy and physiology, and improve your ability to describe body systems and discuss basic health and medical topics in English.

    • UNIT TWO - OVERVIEW

      The human body is a complex system made up of different organs, tissues and body systems that work together to maintain life and health. Each body system has specific functions, but they are also closely connected. Understanding the structure and function of the human body is essential for healthcare professionals, as it provides the foundation for understanding health, illness and patient care.

      In this unit, you will explore the main body systems, including the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous and musculoskeletal systems. You will learn about their main organs and functions, expand your medical vocabulary, and practise the language needed to describe body parts, explain basic functions and discuss the relationship between different body systems in English.

      By completing this unit, you will be able to identify the main body systems and their functions and describe basic aspects of human anatomy and physiology using appropriate medical English.

    • LEARNING OUTCOMES

      By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

      • identify the main parts of the human body and the major body systems;
      • recognise the main organs associated with different body systems;
      • describe the basic functions of the main body systems;
      • understand texts about human anatomy, physiology and health;
      • use essential vocabulary related to the human body and body systems;
      • explain how different body systems work together to maintain health and wellbeing.

  • UNIT 2 - LEARNING ACTIVITIES

      • Warm-up
      • Reading
      • Vocabulary Practice
      • Listening
      • Speaking
      • Writing

    • Activity one - Warm-up:  The Human Body and Body System

      Pre-task:  Before watching

      Think about the following questions.

      1. What do you know about the human body?
      2. What are the main body systems you know?
      3. Can you name some important organs in the human body?
      4. Why is it important for nurses to understand how the human body works?

      Watch the following video using the link to the resource so that it can be accessed externally:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JDCViWGn-0

      • Which body system do you think is the most important? Why?
      • Give one example of an organ and explain its main function.
      • Why is it important for nurses to understand how different body systems work together?
    • Unit 2: Warm-up - Matching File

    • Activity two - Reading Comprehension

      Multiple Choice

    • Unit 2: Reading -Multiple choice File

    • Activity 3: Categorise the Vocabulary

    • Unit 2: Vocabulary - Categorise File

    • Activity 4: Listen to the audio carefully and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

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    • Unit 2: Audio File
    • Unit 2: Listening - Activity File
    • Unit 2: Listening - Script File
    • Unit 3: Listening - Script File

    • Speaking

      Activity 5: The Human Body and Body Systmes

      Instructions

      Record yourself speaking for 2–3 minutes. Imagine you are introducing yourself on the first day of a Nursing course.

      Answer the following questions:

        1. What is the human body?
        2. What are the main body systems you have learned about in this unit?
        3. Why is it important for nurses to understand how different body systems work together?
        4. Which body system do you find the most interesting? Why?
    • UJnit 2: Speaking File

    • UNIT 2: Writing Skill

      Instructions

      Write a paragraph of 150–180 words answering the following question:

      Why is it important for nurses to understand the human body and its body systems?

      In your paragraph, include the following points:

      • What the human body is.
      • What a body system is.
      • The importance of understanding the main body systems.
      • One example of a body system and explain its main function.
      • Why knowledge of anatomy and physiology is important for nursing practice.
    • Unit 2: Writing File

  • UNIT 3 - PATIENT CARE AND COMMUNICATION

    • Welcome to Unit 3!

      In this unit, you will explore the importance of patient care and communication in nursing. You will learn how nurses communicate with patients, ask about their symptoms and needs, and provide clear information and instructions. You will also become familiar with essential vocabulary and expressions used in professional healthcare settings. Finally, you will develop the language skills needed to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients and other healthcare professionals in English.

    • UNIT THREE - OVERVIEW

      Patient care and effective communication are essential parts of nursing practice. Nurses work closely with patients, families and other healthcare professionals, and clear communication helps them understand patients' needs, provide appropriate care and create a trusting professional relationship. Good communication is particularly important when discussing symptoms, explaining procedures or giving instructions.

      In this unit, you will explore the main principles of patient care and communication, including asking about symptoms, taking basic patient information, giving instructions and communicating in different healthcare situations. You will learn key vocabulary and useful expressions related to nursing and practise the language needed to communicate clearly, respectfully and professionally in English.

      By completing this unit, you will be able to describe basic aspects of patient care, communicate with patients about their needs and symptoms, and use appropriate nursing terminology and expressions in spoken and written English.

    • LEARNING OUTCOMES

      • identify the main principles of effective patient care and communication;
      • describe common nursing situations and basic patient needs using appropriate medical terminology;
      • recognise and use key expressions for asking about symptoms and taking basic patient information;
      • understand basic texts and conversations about patient care in English;
      • use essential vocabulary related to nursing, patients, symptoms and healthcare settings;

  • UNIT 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

      • What Is Patient Care?
      • Communicating with Patients
      • Asking About Symptoms
      • Taking a Patient's Medical History
      • Giving Instructions and Advice
      • Healthcare Vocabulary
      • Professional Language for Nursing

  • UNIT 3 - LEARNING ACTIVITIES

    • Unit 3: Activity one - Warm-up: Communication with patients

      Pre-task:  Before watching

      Think about the following questions.

      • Why is good communication important in nursing?
      • What questions can a nurse ask a patient about their health or symptoms?
      • What can nurses do to make patients feel comfortable and understood?

      Watch the following video using the link to the resource so that it can be accessed externally:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6TqSwlDtoY

      Task: Match each nursing situation (A–E) with the correct description

    • Unit 3: Warm-up - Matching File

    • Activity two - Reading Comprehension

      Multiple Choice

    • Unit 3: Reading - Multiple choice File

    • Activity 3: Vocabulary - Categorise

    • Unit 3: Vocabulary - Categorise File

    • Listening Comprehension

      Activity 4: Listen to the audio carefully and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

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    • Unit 3 Listening - Audio File
    • Unit 3: Listening - Activity File
    • Unit 3: Listening - Script File

    • Speaking

      Unit 3: Activity 5 - Talking about Nursing

      Instructions

      Record yourself speaking for 2–3 minutes. Imagine you are giving a short presentation to your classmates about patient care.

      Answer the following questions:

      • What is patient care?
      • Why is effective communication important in nursing?
      • What is one important communication skill that nurses need?
      • Describe one situation in which a nurse communicates with a patient.
      • What is one thing you learned in this unit?

       

    • Unit 3: Speaking File

    • Why is effective communication important in nursing?

      In your paragraph, include the following points:

      • What patient care is.
      • Explain why communication is important in nursing.
      • Describe one important communication skill that nurses need.
      • Give one example of a situation in which a nurse communicates with a patient.
      • Explain what you learned about patient care and communication in this unit.
    • Unit 3: Writing File

  • UNIT 4 - HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

    • Welcome to Unit 4!

      In this unit, you will explore the operational structure of healthcare facilities and the essential tools of clinical practice. You will learn about key hospital departments—from high-acuity environments like the Emergency Department and ICU to specialized inpatient wards and diagnostic services—and familiarize yourself with vital medical equipment, including monitors, infusion systems, and life-support devices. You will also develop the targeted language skills needed to navigate hospital settings, describe medical devices, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team in English.

    • UNIT FOUR - OVERVIEW

      Hospitals are complex, highly structured environments designed to provide continuous care across various levels of patient acuity. Within these facilities, clinical care relies heavily on specialized departments—from high-acuity units like Emergency and ICU to diagnostic services and surgical suites—and the advanced medical equipment used to monitor, treat, and stabilize patients. Understanding how these departments function and mastering the equipment within them is essential for ensuring patient safety, maintaining efficient workflows, and delivering quality care.

      In this unit, you will explore the main operational departments of a hospital and the vital medical devices used in daily clinical practice. You will examine the roles and workflows of key units, learn the functions of critical tools—such as multiparameter monitors, infusion pumps, and defibrillators—and acquire the precise English vocabulary needed to describe medical equipment, report technical issues, and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

    • LEARNING OUTCOMES

      By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

      • dentify the key departments, units, and specialized services within a hospital facility;

      • describe the primary functions and clinical roles of essential medical equipment using appropriate healthcare terminology;

      • recognize standard medical devices, monitoring tools, and life-support systems used in daily clinical practice;

      • understand professional healthcare texts, equipment manuals, and hospital operational guides written in English;

      • use essential vocabulary related to hospital settings, clinical procedures, and medical technology;

      • explain department workflows, equipment operations, and safety protocols using clear, professional healthcare language.

  • UNIT 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

      • Hospital Structure and Departments

      • Acute and Critical Care Units

      • Diagnostic and Support Services

      • Essential Medical Equipment and Devices

      • Monitoring and Life-Support Systems

      • Clinical and Technical Vocabulary

      • Professional English for Hospital Settings

  • UNIT 4 - LEARNING ACTIVITIES

    • Activity one - Warm-up: Hospital departments

       

      Pre-task: Think about the following questions.

      • What hospital departments or units are you already familiar with?

      • What images, procedures, or equipment come to mind when you think of an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) versus an Emergency Department (ED)?

      • What do you know about how patients, medications, and lab samples move through different hospital departments?

      • Why do you think clear communication and efficient workflows between hospital departments are essential for patient safety?

      Watch the following video using the link to the resource so that it can be accessed externally:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAVk2q8QUPo

      Task: Match each term (A–E) with the correct description (1–5).

    • Unit 4: Warm-up - Matching File

    • Activity two - Reading Comprehension

      Multiple Choice

    • Unit 4: Reading - Multiple choice File

    • Vocabulary Practice

      Unit 4: Activity 3 - Complete the senteces

    • Unit 4: Vocabulary - Complete the sentences File

    • Listening Comprehension

      Activity 4: Listen to the audio carefully and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

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    • Unit 4: Listening - Script File
    • Unit 4: Audio File
    • Unit 4: Listening - Activity File

    • Speaking

       

      Record yourself speaking for 2–3 minutes. Imagine you are giving a short presentation to your nursing classmates about hospital departments and essential medical equipment.

      Answer the following questions:

      • What are the main departments in a modern hospital, and how are they organized?

      • How do nurses use medical equipment—such as patient monitors, infusion pumps, or defibrillators—in daily clinical care?

      • Which department or piece of medical equipment do you find the most critical for patient safety? Why?

      • What is one essential thing or new vocabulary item you learned in this unit?

    • Unit 4: Speaking File

    • Unit 4: Writing - Activity

      Instructions

      Write a paragraph of 150–180 words answering the following question:

      How do hospital departments and medical equipment work together to ensure effective patient care?

      In your paragraph, include the following points:

      • Explain the role of major hospital departments (e.g., Emergency Department, ICU, or Inpatient Wards).

      • Describe how specific medical equipment (e.g., multiparameter monitors, infusion pumps, or defibrillators) is used in daily nursing practice.

      • Explain the importance of support systems or diagnostic services (e.g., Radiology, Clinical Laboratory, or pneumatic tube system).

      • Describe one piece of equipment or department workflow that you find particularly critical for patient safety.

      • Explain why clear communication and technical confidence with equipment are essential for modern nurses.

    • Unit 4: Writing File

  • UNIT 5 - PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE AND HEALTHCARE ETHICS

    • In this unit, you will explore Professional Nursing Practice and Healthcare Ethics, a crucial aspect of healthcare that defines the principles, legal boundaries, and moral frameworks guiding clinical decisions. You will learn about core bioethical principles—such as autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice—while examining patient rights, confidentiality, legal accountability, and scope of practice. You will also develop the essential language skills needed to discuss complex ethical dilemmas, informed consent, and professional accountability in English within real-world healthcare settings.

    • UNIT FIVE - OVERVIEW

      The Professional Nursing Practice and Healthcare Ethics unit focuses on the fundamental moral principles, legal standards, and professional frameworks that guide contemporary clinical decision-making. Nursing practice operates at the intersection of clinical expertise, patient rights, and legal accountability. During this unit, you will examine core bioethical principles—autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice—while addressing real-world challenges such as informed consent, patient confidentiality (HIPAA), end-of-life care, and scope of practice limits. Understanding these frameworks is essential for delivering safe, compassionate, and legally sound patient care.

      In this unit, you will explore the key components of nursing ethics and legal practice, including bioethical frameworks, patient advocacy, professional liability, and clinical decision-making models. You will learn key medical-legal vocabulary related to nursing ethics and practice the academic English needed to analyze ethical dilemmas, defend clinical choices, and discuss complex healthcare issues effectively in professional and clinical settings.

    • LEARNING OUTCOMES

      By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

      • identify the core bioethical principles and legal standards that govern professional nursing practice.

      • describe the legal rights of patients, including informed consent, privacy, and confidentiality within healthcare settings.

      • recognise the causes, consequences, and legal risks associated with medical errors, negligence, and malpractice.

      • understand clinical case studies and professional texts regarding ethical dilemmas, scope of practice, and end-of-life decisions.

      • use key medical-legal and ethical vocabulary related to healthcare ethics and professional practice in English.

      • discuss complex ethical scenarios and articulate well-reasoned clinical decisions in professional academic contexts.

  • UNIT 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

      • The Core Bioethical Principles (Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-Maleficence, Justice)

      • Patient Rights and Informed Consent

      • Legal Liability and Malpractice (Scope of Practice, Negligence, Torts)

      • End-of-Life Decisions and Advance Directives

      • Key Medical-Legal Vocabulary

      • Discussing Ethical Dilemmas in English

  • UNIT 5 - LEARNING ACTIVITIES

    • Unit 5: Activity one - Warm-up: Healthcare ethics in nursing

       

      Pre-task: Think about the following questions.

      • What do you understand by "ethics" in a healthcare environment?

      • What words or concepts come to your mind when you think of a nurse's moral duty toward a patient?

      • What do you know about patient rights, informed consent, or a nurse’s legal responsibility?

      • Why do you think ethical principles are essential in daily clinical decision-making?

      •  

      Watch the following video using the link to the resource so that it can be accessed externally:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E_XQKU72fI

      Task: Match each medieval term (A–E) with the correct description (1–5).

    • Unit 5: Warm-up - Matching File

    • Unit 5: Activity two - Reading Comprehension

      Multiple Choice

    • Unit 5: Reading - Multiple choice File

    • Vocabulary Practice

      Unit 5: Activity 3- Complete the senteces

    • Unit 5: Vocabulary - Complete the sentences File

    • Listening Comprehension

      Unit 5: Activity 4 - Listen to the audio carefully and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

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    • Unit 5: Listening - Audio File
    • Unit 5: Listening - Activity File
    • Unit 5: Listening - Script File

    • Speaking

      Unit 5: Speaking Skill

      Record yourself speaking for 2–3 minutes.

      Describe the core bioethical principles and explain why ethical frameworks are essential in daily nursing practice.

      You may include:

      • Core principles (autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice).

      • Patient rights and informed consent.

      • Legal responsibilities (scope of practice, confidentiality, avoiding negligence).

      • Its importance in modern healthcare today.

    • Unit 5: Speaking File

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      Unit 5: Writing - Activity

       

      Instructions

      Write a paragraph of 150–180 words.

      Which bioethical principle in nursing do you think has the greatest impact on patient care: Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-Maleficence, or Justice? Explain your answer.

      You should include:

      • An introduction to the bioethical principle you have chosen.

      • Two or three reasons to support your opinion.

      • One or two clinical examples.

      • A conclusion explaining why you think it is so important.

    • Unit 5: Writing File

  • FINAL COURSE REVIEW: FINAL SPEAKING ACTIVITY

    •  

      Reflecting on Nursing

      Instructions

      Imagine you are giving a short presentation at the end of this course.

      Prepare a 3–5 minute presentation answering the following question:

      Which area of Healthcare Ethics studied in this course do you find the most vital for modern nursing, and why?

      You may talk about:

      • The specific ethical or legal area you have chosen (Bioethical Principles, Legal Liability, Patient Rights, or Communication).

      • The most important principles, laws, or protocols (e.g., Autonomy, Informed Consent, HIPAA, Scope of Practice).

      • Essential clinical figures and roles (e.g., the Nurse as Patient Advocate, Ethics Committees).

      • What you learned during this unit.

      • Why you think healthcare ethics is critical in clinical practice today.

      • Your personal opinion as a future nursing professional.

  • GLOSSARY

  • CONGRATULATIONS

    • Congratulations on completing the course English for Nursing!

      Throughout this course, you have explored fundamental bioethical principles, analyzed clinical and legal scenarios, expanded your specialized medical vocabulary, and developed your ability to communicate effectively in English within professional healthcare settings.

      Learning a language is an ongoing journey. We encourage you to keep reading clinical case studies, listening to healthcare lectures, speaking with colleagues, and writing reflective practice reports in English as you continue to discover new perspectives in nursing and patient care.

      Thank you for your dedication and active participation. We wish you every success in your future academic studies and professional nursing career!