Nursing Impairment; The workplace environment
Tracking # 20-706800
$10.00
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What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, healthcare professionals will be able to:
1. Identify signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with nursing impairment.
2. Describe ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to impaired practice.
3. Apply appropriate intervention, reporting, and support strategies for impaired nurses.
Course overview
This course provides healthcare professionals with an in-depth understanding of nursing impairment, including substance use disorders, mental health conditions, physical illness, and cognitive or emotional factors that may affect professional performance. Participants will learn to recognize early warning signs, understand legal and ethical responsibilities, and apply evidence-based strategies for intervention, reporting, and recovery. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, nurse well-being, and supportive, non-punitive approaches to impaired practice.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Practitioner
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Disclosure statements
Participant achievement of the stated learning objectives is evaluated through completion of a post-test examination and review of case-based scenarios. A minimum passing score of 70% is required for successful completion.