Nursing Spectrum Nurseweek
» Subscribe «

Nurse.com

Search Courses
Search For:

Search By:
User Login
Username or Email:
Password:
keep me logged in?
Login Help Create New Account
CE Tools
Recommendations
CE Resources
CE Home > Bioethic/Legal/Regulatory Issues > CE510 Document It Right: Would Your Charting Stand Up to Scrutiny?
CE510c · 1.0 hr
Document It Right: Would Your Charting Stand Up to Scrutiny?
Author: Maureen Habel, RN, MA

Online Options
Online Course Start Course Take Test $10.00
Offline Options
Book Buy Book $10.00 + shipping & handling
Objectives

The purpose of this module is to provide nurses with information about the value of laws and standards governing nursing documentation, legal basics for appropriate documentation, and strategies for documenting changes in a patient’s condition. When you complete this module, you will be able to —

  • Provide the legal definition of nursing negligence.
  • Describe four characteristics of legally credible charting.
  • Describe two charting practices that can lead to legal problems.
About Us • Contact Us • Terms of Service • Subscriptions • Advertise • Privacy