Domestic Violence for Florida Nurses, 2nd Edition

Course overview

This course is intended to share information with all Florida nurses so that they know about Florida laws related to domestic violence. This course is also presented so that nurses will better understand the concept of domestic violence and will know how to better care for patients who are at risk of, or who have been targets of, domestic violence. It also discusses the prevalence of domestic violence in Florida and the U.S., as well as the impact that domestic violence has on patients and society. Different forms of domestic violence and the sequela on selected populations' healthcare will be discussed. Also, national laws will be reviewed to enhance the reader's knowledge of the resources available and the legal issues encountered by domestic violence victims.