This program is for every nurse (PN/VNs and RNs) in every practice
setting at every level of practice.

Stay above reproach as nurse-to-patient ratios increase.

As a nurse, you are accountable for your individual practice of nursing. With the increased demands of patient care, understanding nursing accountability and legal liability will help you make educated decisions — that protect you and your patients!

This self-paced course can help you answer critical questions including:

• What should I do if I check my assignments and find I have something to do that is outside of my skill set?

• How do I decide whether to accept or reject an assignment?

• What are some of the legal implications of my daily nursing decisions?

• How should I react if I see one of my colleagues acting incompetently or unethically?

For only $30, you will receive three weeks of unlimited, 24-hour access to the course materials, earning 5.4 contact hours.

Sign up and start learning about professional accountability in nursing today!

Weigh your options… and make educated decisions!

Professional Accountability & Legal Liability for nurses will help you master these course objectives:

• Understand the concept of professional accountability for nurses.
• Locate at least four resources that delineate professional accountability for nurses.
• Utilize elements of accountability when making assignments and delegating nursing care to other health team members.
• Apply the concept of professional accountability when deciding to accept or refuse patient care assignments.
• Participate in the "chain of command process."
• Carry out the duty of professional nurses to report incompetent, illegal, or unethical conduct of health team members.
• List the four elements required to establish nursing negligence.
• Distinguish between the various areas of the law that effect nursing practice.

By learning about your rights and responsibilities within the health care environment, you will demonstrate a commitment to being accountable—increasing your level of professionalism.

Study nursing accountability at your convenience.

This online course uses fun and interactive e-learning techniques:

1. Learn by doing — Explore “Links to Knowledge,” visual and graphic aids and key terms as you navigate through the course contents.

2. Solidify your knowledge — Complete fun and interactive exercises including multiple-choice and matching assessments.

3. Reflect on what you learn — Complete short-answer and essay questions in the downloadable workbook. Note: Completion of the workbook may be necessary to meet board of nursing requirements.

4. Complete the course at your own pace — Guide yourself through the course and complete assignments at your convenience.

At the end of the course, evaluate your understanding of key concepts by completing the posttest. A score of 75% or above is required to receive your contact hours!

Take the first step towards a higher level of nursing professionalism!  Sign up now.