Course
Workplace Violence Against Nurses
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Phillip Meredith
MSN, RN
Violence against healthcare workers has unfortunately been on the rise for quite some time. Approximately 1 in 4 nurses have been assaulted in acute care settings. It is a significant issue, with both health and legal implications. What measures are currently in place to prevent aggression towards nurses? Why do we see it as a normal part of our job? Workplace violence is completely unacceptable, and we must all learn ways to keep ourselves and others safe in our workplaces.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Workplace Violence
- Definitions
- Types of Violence
- Epidemiology
- Impact on Nurse Well-Being
- Barriers to Reporting
- Culture of Safety
- ANA Zero Tolerance Policy
- Strategies to Prevent WPV
- Resources
- Conclusion
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.
In this course, we will discuss Workplace Violence Against Nurses. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Identify types of workplace violence.
- Understand the impact of violence on nurses.
- Discuss strategies to combat workplace violence against nurses.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement 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
Accreditations + 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)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
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.
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Course Expires on: December 15, 2026
Course Offering: #212