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“5.1 Legal Implications Introduction” in “Nursing Management and Professional Concepts 2e”
5.1 Legal Implications Introduction
Learning Objectives
- Examine competent practice within the legal framework of health care
- Analyze legal dilemmas of nursing practice utilizing professional and industry standards
- Examine how negligence and malpractice apply to nursing practice
- Practice within the legal framework of the Nurse Practice Act
- Examine the role of the nurse when observing illegal and/or unsafe practices
Nurses are responsible for being aware of the laws and regulations affecting their nursing care in the state(s) in which they are practicing. If allegations are made regarding a nurse’s professional conduct or provision of client care, the excuse “I did not know” does not hold up in a court of law or with a state’s Board of Nursing. This chapter will provide foundational legal knowledge for nursing practice in complex health care environments.
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