Nursing Negligence

Course overview

This course discusses the legal elements of nursing negligence. It also provides expanded information on delegation of nursing tasks to unlicensed personnel such as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)--including the ANA's 5-Rs of Delegation--and describes how this can affect liability. Information is provided on the most common types of negligence, with the goal of helping nurses protect themselves, their patients and their healthcare institution. This course is designed to raise awareness about the risks, consequences and legal liabilities of nursing negligence. Guidance is also offered to help nurses protect themselves, their patients and the facility at which they work.