Nevada HIV: Stigma, Discrimination and Bias
Contact Hours: 2
What's included?
Course Overview
This course is designed to equip nurses in Nevada with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide unbiased care to patients who are HIV-positive through accurate knowledge of HIV pathophysiology, ethical considerations, and practical communication strategies. Nurses must foster a healthcare environment that respects the dignity and rights of all patients, with a particular focus on those living with HIV. Stigma, discrimination, and bias have a devastating impact on an individual’s well-being and outcome.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Overview of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Symptoms
- The Devastation of an HIV Diagnosis
- Defining Stigma, Discrimination, and Bias
- Myths about HIV
- Forms of Discrimination in Healthcare
- Federal and Nevada State Laws Regarding HIV Discrimination
- Ethical Principles in Healthcare: Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-Maleficence, Justice
- Reducing Stigmas and Discrimination
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Understand the legal protections against discrimination for patients who are HIV-positive in Nevada and the United States.
- Recognize the forms of HIV discrimination in healthcare settings.
- Apply ethical principles in the care of patients who are HIV-positive.
- Employ effective communication strategies that respect patient privacy and promote trust.
- Develop strategies to reduce stigma and discrimination within your practice and workplace.
- Advocate for the rights and equitable treatment of patients who are HIV-positive.
Accreditations and Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
- Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
- Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
- Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)
Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
Written For
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirements for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
