Nurse’s Legal Responsibilities

Lecture
Beginners Nursing
Fundamentals
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In this lesson, we will discuss some of the primary legal responsibilities that help guide nursing practice.  We will also look at different types of healthcare law and identify situations that could pose a legal issue for a nurse or healthcare facility.

 

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

  1. Review types of healthcare laws that guide nursing practice
  2. Differentiate between civil and criminal healthcare laws
  3. Identify potential legal ramifications nurses are subject to under healthcare laws

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