California Nursing Law Center
1 (800) 730-7848
Legal Aspects of Nursing 2012 Courses -
Expanding roles and responsibilities for nurses have resulted in even greater liability risks for nurses. You need current information on the laws governing the practice of nursing in California, and ways to protect yourself from malpractice claims. This course will review over 20 actual nursing cases and explain how they apply in everyday nursing situations. This information will be invaluable in your practice, and is presented in a fun yet informative way. Nurse Attorney Laurie Elston is an expert on nursing law and will explain the law in an understandable way with practical tips you can immediately apply to your practice. Known for her sense of humor and animated presentation style, she is consistently described as a dynamic and engaging speaker.
Course Program:
v Overview of the Legal System
v Malpractice Lawsuits
v Nursing Practice Acts: scope of practice and duties
v Nursing Standards of Care
v Staffing Ratios
v Delegation and Supervision Issues
v Nursing Negligence
v Most Frequent Claims Against Nurses
v Safety and Reporting Requirements
Lunch
v Risk Management: Preventing Errors and Avoiding Litigation
v Malpractice Insurance
v Documentation and Electronic Medical Records
v Deposition Tips
v Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 2010
v Confidentiality: H.I.P.A.A., Computerized Records, Social Media
v Informed Consent
v Disciplinary Actions by the CA Board of Registered Nursing
v Employment Law - Know Your Rights
v Legal and Nursing Websites
Course Dates, Locations, and Payment
Tuition includes: course, continental breakfast, lunch, detailed 2012 California Nursing Law manual, 7.0 contact hours, and wine drawing entry. You may pay for the course with a credit card using PayPal (secure site). They will immediately send you a receipt and send us your registration information. The course will be held from 8:30-4:00. Directions to the seminar hotel and confirmation will be sent to you by email.
April 18, 2012 - San Diego (Embassy Suites Hotel, 601 Pacific Highway)
April 20, 2012 - San Diego (Hilton Mission Valley Hotel, 901Camino Del Rio S.)
April 23, 2012 - Carlsbad (Hilton Beach Hotel, 6450 Carlsbad Blvd.)
You may also register by mail, telephone, fax or e-mail:
Mail: Mail registration information and check payable to:
Law Office of Laurie R. Elston, P.O. Box 1130, Pismo Beach, CA 93448
Fax: Fax information to (805) 481-4811
Phone: Call toll free 1 (800) 730-7848
E-mail: Send e-mail with information to: elston@charter.net