This PESI training was developed by expert presenters who walk the talk. They see nurses and nurse practitioners trying to clear their names and reputations from malpractice claims. Not only do our legal experts synthesize the latest coming out of the courtroom, but they also deliver tips so that you can feel a greater sense of control over the patient care you deliver.
Earn up to 26.0 continuing education hours, including 8 hours of Legal Nurse Consulting
Your work is fast-paced and demands quick thinking. Amidst the chaos of your shift, the overwhelming responsibilities can lead to inadvertent errors that may cause patient harm. These situations can become a nightmare for any nurse or nurse practitioner. It's crucial to know how to protect yourself and your license.
Get ready for an extraordinary learning experience! Elevate your expertise and mitigate risk with insights from 11 top legal authorities, including Nurse Attorneys and Legal Nurse Consultants, each offering invaluable clinical and legal wisdom.
Unlock the Secrets to Stay Out of the Courtroom
Earn up to 26.0 CE hours and delve into:
- Your dying patient's wishes & current legal responsibilities
- Ensuring you aren't held responsible for a patient's fall-related injury
- 16 common themes that get nurses into trouble with the board of nursing
- How to deliver the patient report during challenging situations
- Proper charting: balancing 'too much' and 'enough'
- Strategies to decrease your legal exposure when short-staffed
PLUS… 8 hours of content on Legal Nurse Consulting and Expert Nurse Witness Testimony. Earn your Certificate in Legal Nursing!
Protecting Your Nursing License:
Negligence, Malpractice, Litigation, Disciplinary Action, and More!
Negligence, Malpractice, Litigation, Disciplinary Action, and More!
$1,629.88 Total Value —
Just
$199.99 Today!
Earn up to 26.0 CE Hours included in the course tuition.
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
Why This Matters to Every Nurse
You know the fear of wondering what you forgot to do, follow up on, report off, or document after your shift. Heavy patient assignments and stretched-thin teams can lead to errors with legal consequences in our litigious society.
Join us to learn the latest legal trends and risk reduction strategies on these essential topics:
- Covering yourself during traumatic moments
- Ethical and legal issues related to the withdrawal of lifesaving measures
- Best practices to deescalate violent patients
- Understanding and avoiding malpractice and negligence
- Covering yourself during traumatic moments
- Ethical and legal issues related to the withdrawal of lifesaving measures
- Best practices to deescalate violent patients
- Understanding and avoiding malpractice and negligence
Plus, a free bonus course within the course! Begin your journey to become a Legal Nurse Consultant.
Join us and take the steps now to safeguard your practice and your peace of mind!
Course Highlights
- Earn your Legal Nursing Certificate
- Learn from 11 legal authorities - Nurse Attorneys and Legal Nurse Consultants
- Earn up to 26.0 CE credits
- Includes 3 FREE bonus sessions (8 hours) on becoming a Legal Nurse Consultant
- Stay updated with the latest courtroom developments and their implications for your practice
Purchase TODAY to take advantage of the limited-time offer of $199.99. Take the steps now to protect yourself and your license!
Designed for: Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Legal Nurse Consultants, Risk Managers, Attorneys
See what your colleagues are saying about the course faculty!
"I love all the information that was shared (on ways to protect yourself in a toxic workplace) and will change some things in my practice as a result."
— Kimberly, RN (on Attorney Irnise Williams)
— Kimberly, RN (on Attorney Irnise Williams)
"Enlightening learning on the ways that short staffing can cause danger to our practice."
— Jordan, RN (on Deborah Ward, LNC)
— Jordan, RN (on Deborah Ward, LNC)
"Great guidance, very thoughtful. Helped me with my Nursing license issue, even though she did not have to."
— Healthcare Client (on Attorney Lorie Brown)
— Healthcare Client (on Attorney Lorie Brown)
"Very informational! We don't realize how much we utilize Artificial Intelligence already in our patient care."
— Amanda, NP (on Jaimee Gerrie, LNC)
— Amanda, NP (on Jaimee Gerrie, LNC)
"Great advice and concerns for all parties who may be involved in legal action."
— Suzanne, RN (on Cyndi Zarbano, LNC)
— Suzanne, RN (on Cyndi Zarbano, LNC)
Legal Nurse Course Content
Join the trailblazing experts who work with legal cases every day…. Testifying in court, protecting nurses from malpractice cases, and avoiding legal risks. Register today to protect your license and enhance your career!
Critical Analysis of a Patient Fall Case: Negligence vs. Malpractice when Injury is Involved
Jaimee Gerrie MSN, BSN, RN, LNC, CPPS, NCPMT, has been a registered nurse for almost 30 years and is the Principal Agent of UPvision Consulting, LLC and UPvision Mediation and Training. Jaimee provides comprehensive legal nurse services, expert services, and alternative dispute resolution services, for attorneys and health care organizations with medically related cases. She has earned her Certificate in Legal Nurse Consulting and is a member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants and the American Association of Nurse Attorneys.
Jaimee Gerrie MSN, BSN, RN, LNC, CPPS, NCPMT, has been a registered nurse for almost 30 years and is the Principal Agent of UPvision Consulting, LLC and UPvision Mediation and Training. Jaimee provides comprehensive legal nurse services, expert services, and alternative dispute resolution services, for attorneys and health care organizations with medically related cases. She has earned her Certificate in Legal Nurse Consulting and is a member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants and the American Association of Nurse Attorneys.
- Evaluate the professional standards in a compelling fall-related subdural hematoma case
- Understand the legal implications between malpractice and negligence
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills to prevent a patient injury that you could be held responsible for
The Impact of Violence and Incivility in the Nursing Workplace
Palma Iacovitti DNP, MBA, RN, has accumulated vast clinical nursing experience over the past 28 years including pediatrics, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, gynecology, solid organ transplant, surgical oncology, and behavioral health. Her DNP dissertation focused on workplace violence and incivility. Additionally, Dr. Iacovitti is a published author, contributing editor, and content writer on workplace violence and incivility, leadership management, performance improvement articles, and public speaker.
Palma Iacovitti DNP, MBA, RN, has accumulated vast clinical nursing experience over the past 28 years including pediatrics, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, gynecology, solid organ transplant, surgical oncology, and behavioral health. Her DNP dissertation focused on workplace violence and incivility. Additionally, Dr. Iacovitti is a published author, contributing editor, and content writer on workplace violence and incivility, leadership management, performance improvement articles, and public speaker.
- Determine what constitutes workplace violence: Assaults, attacks, threats, intimidation, harassment & bullying
- Best practice responses to escalating violence while caring for patients
- Skills to intervene in workplace bullying
Malpractice Cases: Clinical Decisions Can Haunt You
Jeffrey Nicholson PhD, PA-C, MEd, MPAS, DFAAPA, has practiced clinically in emergency medicine, urgent care, occupational and family medicine. He is currently a board member and has been President for several terms of the American Academy of PAs in Legal Medicine. Dr. Nicholson is the founder and President of the PA Experts Network, a medical-legal consulting company that provides PA, nurse practitioner, and nursing standard-of-care experts in all specialties nationwide. He has testified at depositions and trials in hundreds of alleged malpractice cases over his career.
Jeffrey Nicholson PhD, PA-C, MEd, MPAS, DFAAPA, has practiced clinically in emergency medicine, urgent care, occupational and family medicine. He is currently a board member and has been President for several terms of the American Academy of PAs in Legal Medicine. Dr. Nicholson is the founder and President of the PA Experts Network, a medical-legal consulting company that provides PA, nurse practitioner, and nursing standard-of-care experts in all specialties nationwide. He has testified at depositions and trials in hundreds of alleged malpractice cases over his career.
- Recognize errors in clinical judgment through the review of actual malpractice cases
- Suggestions shared so that you can take appropriate measures to reduce the risk of mistakes
- Determine how clinical decisions will be compared against the standards of care
Strategies to Avoid Disciplinary Action from the Board of Nursing
Cyndi Zarbano MSN-Ed, CCRN, CMSRN, LNC, has been a nurse for nearly 30 years specializing in Intensive Care, and currently works for Mayo Clinic in MN. She is a Legal Nurse Consultant and has worked on nearly 250 cases for various Boards of Nursing. Cyndi has also worked with attorneys on pre-corrective action and with nurses to meet consultation requirements and fulfill disciplinary corrective action guidelines.
Cyndi Zarbano MSN-Ed, CCRN, CMSRN, LNC, has been a nurse for nearly 30 years specializing in Intensive Care, and currently works for Mayo Clinic in MN. She is a Legal Nurse Consultant and has worked on nearly 250 cases for various Boards of Nursing. Cyndi has also worked with attorneys on pre-corrective action and with nurses to meet consultation requirements and fulfill disciplinary corrective action guidelines.
- Evaluate the potential penalties the board of nursing can give a nurse
- Walk through the 16 common themes that get nurses into trouble with the board of nursing
- Recognize what nurse liability is and ways to reduce financial risk
Documenting High-Risk Nursing Situations
Rosale Lobo, PhD, RN, MSN, LNC, has been a registered nurse for 37 years as a direct care provider, administrator, and legal nurse consultant. Dr. Lobo has worked in hospitals, clinics, and home care settings. Her company, Lobo Consulting Group, LLC partners with medical malpractice attorneys to support their pursuit of justice for clients.
Rosale Lobo, PhD, RN, MSN, LNC, has been a registered nurse for 37 years as a direct care provider, administrator, and legal nurse consultant. Dr. Lobo has worked in hospitals, clinics, and home care settings. Her company, Lobo Consulting Group, LLC partners with medical malpractice attorneys to support their pursuit of justice for clients.
- Ease the handoff burden when the intense short story becomes an intense horror story
- Proper support for the newer nurses to keep dangerous situations far away
- Cope with the multi-tasking brain: Which distractions are worst on patient safety
- The Cures Act of 2023 will change the way you chart with new transparency requirements
Short Staffing: Legal Risks & Implications for Nursing Practice
Deborah Ward, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, LNC, is a nurse practitioner with extensive experience and expertise in both the clinical and legal arenas. Deborah provides full case development services for her legal clients, both plaintiff and defense, for a wide range of medical-related cases.
Deborah Ward, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, LNC, is a nurse practitioner with extensive experience and expertise in both the clinical and legal arenas. Deborah provides full case development services for her legal clients, both plaintiff and defense, for a wide range of medical-related cases.
- Protect your nursing practice from legal risk during times of increased workloads
- Identify nursing practices to decrease legal exposure when short-staffed
- Avoid concerning deviations from nursing standards
End of Life Compassionate Care: Ethical and Legal Dilemmas
Lois A. Fenner McBride, RN, MS, JD, Attorney at Law, is a Certified Clinical Specialist (Psychiatric) and a founding member of The American Association of Nurse Attorneys. Her law practice focuses on medical and healthcare litigation and consulting: including medical malpractice, wrongful death, risk management, and professional boards/licensures.
Lois A. Fenner McBride, RN, MS, JD, Attorney at Law, is a Certified Clinical Specialist (Psychiatric) and a founding member of The American Association of Nurse Attorneys. Her law practice focuses on medical and healthcare litigation and consulting: including medical malpractice, wrongful death, risk management, and professional boards/licensures.
- Discuss ethical and legal issues related to the withdrawal of lifesaving measures
- Appropriate legal uses and requirements for Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment
- Navigate the healthcare professional's responsibilities and obligations, while respecting the dying patient's values and wishes
Protecting Yourself & Your License While Enduring Trauma: Tips, Tools, and Resources for the Healthcare Worker
Irnise Fennell Williams, JD, RN, is a healthcare and regulatory compliance lawyer with a nursing background, which gives her a deeper understanding of healthcare practices and patient care. This unique legal and nursing knowledge combination allows her to provide comprehensive legal services to healthcare providers, facilities, and organizations.
Irnise Fennell Williams, JD, RN, is a healthcare and regulatory compliance lawyer with a nursing background, which gives her a deeper understanding of healthcare practices and patient care. This unique legal and nursing knowledge combination allows her to provide comprehensive legal services to healthcare providers, facilities, and organizations.
- Practical steps that healthcare professionals can take to protect themselves from harm in the workplace
- Guidance on leaving a toxic work environment
- Protect your mental health following burnout and traumatic experiences
Avoid the Top OB Litigation Pitfalls
Jamie Otremba, CNM, RN, BSN, has over 20 years of maternal-child nursing experience. She provides expert witness work on obstetric legal cases and is currently practicing full-scope nurse-midwifery at an OB/GYN clinic in suburban Minnesota. Jamie has practiced in labor and delivery, postpartum, antenatal, and community health nursing.
Jamie Otremba, CNM, RN, BSN, has over 20 years of maternal-child nursing experience. She provides expert witness work on obstetric legal cases and is currently practicing full-scope nurse-midwifery at an OB/GYN clinic in suburban Minnesota. Jamie has practiced in labor and delivery, postpartum, antenatal, and community health nursing.
- Cover yourself! During the most traumatic moments, everyone wants to know, "Whose fault is this?"
- Recognize what is legally appropriate to ask a patient about their service or therapy animal
- Legal risks/updates on shoulder dystocia, operative vaginal delivery, traumatic decapitation, waterbirth & more!
- Contrast enough charting, with 'too much' charting
Protecting Your Nursing License:
Negligence, Malpractice, Litigation, Disciplinary Action, and More!
$1,629.88 Total Value — Just $199.99 Today!
Negligence, Malpractice, Litigation, Disciplinary Action, and More!
$1,629.88 Total Value — Just $199.99 Today!
BONUS — BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY AS A LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT
PLUS, when you register today, you'll receive 3 FREE video bonus sessions…
8 hours of content — a $459.97 value to learn about how you can become a legal nurse consultant!
8 hours of content — a $459.97 value to learn about how you can become a legal nurse consultant!
Show Me the Money as a LNC
Lorie Brown JD, MN, RN, has practiced in medical malpractice defense for the State of Indiana and a private law firm. Attorney Brown is currently on the Board of Directors for The American Association of Nurse Attorneys. She has been a speaker at many national nursing conferences, has authored several legal nurse consultant books, and mentored hundreds of legal nurse consultants to get clients and cases.
Lorie Brown JD, MN, RN, has practiced in medical malpractice defense for the State of Indiana and a private law firm. Attorney Brown is currently on the Board of Directors for The American Association of Nurse Attorneys. She has been a speaker at many national nursing conferences, has authored several legal nurse consultant books, and mentored hundreds of legal nurse consultants to get clients and cases.
- Roadblocks that could affect a successful legal nurse consultant business
- Create a plan on what to charge in your business — initially and as you excel
- Discover the ways you can earn more than you make at your current day job
Testifying Under Oath — Trials and Depositions
Cyndi Zarbano MSN-Ed, CCRN, CMSRN, LNC, has been a nurse for nearly 30 years specializing in Intensive Care, and currently works for Mayo Clinic in MN. She is a Legal Nurse Consultant and has worked on nearly 250 cases for various Boards of Nursing. Cyndi has also worked with attorneys on pre-corrective action and with nurses to meet consultation requirements and fulfill disciplinary corrective action guidelines.
Cyndi Zarbano MSN-Ed, CCRN, CMSRN, LNC, has been a nurse for nearly 30 years specializing in Intensive Care, and currently works for Mayo Clinic in MN. She is a Legal Nurse Consultant and has worked on nearly 250 cases for various Boards of Nursing. Cyndi has also worked with attorneys on pre-corrective action and with nurses to meet consultation requirements and fulfill disciplinary corrective action guidelines.
- Types of medical-legal cases
- the most common suits against nurses and others in the medical field
- "So you've been named in a lawsuit…"
- Testifying under oath… the sworn affidavit
- Nurse consultant vs testifying expert
- What happens in a deposition? Do's and Don'ts
- Bench Trial vs. Jury Trial
- Legal nurse consultant role in trials
Expert Nurse Witness: Expand Your Nursing Career
Dianne Rudolph, APRN, GNP-BC, CWOCN®, is a nurse practitioner who is board-certified in gerontological advanced practice nursing and as a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse. She has been a nurse for more than 30 years with experience in trauma care, acute care, home care, hospice, long-term care, rehabilitation, and wound care. She is very passionate about caring for adults and older adults with complex medical and wound needs.
Dianne Rudolph, APRN, GNP-BC, CWOCN®, is a nurse practitioner who is board-certified in gerontological advanced practice nursing and as a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse. She has been a nurse for more than 30 years with experience in trauma care, acute care, home care, hospice, long-term care, rehabilitation, and wound care. She is very passionate about caring for adults and older adults with complex medical and wound needs.
- Trends in Expert Testimony Work: Increased demand for nurse experts
- Nursing Experts vs. Legal Nurse Consultants
- Monetary Stakes in Litigation
- Types of litigation
- Anatomy of a lawsuit: Key Concepts
- What are Standards of Care and Why are they Important?
- Analyzing the records and forming opinions
- How to Handle Depositions and Trials
- The Relevance of Certification
- Perils, Pitfalls, and Ethical Issues
- Marketing your Services
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Comprehensive Content
- Nine sessions that cover a wide variety of concepts for nurses to protect their license.
- Three bonus courses (8 hours) of content to begin your journey as a Legal Nurse Consultant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This PESI training was developed by expert presenters who walk the talk. They see nurses and nurse practitioners trying to clear their names and reputations from malpractice claims. Not only do our legal experts synthesize the latest coming out of the courtroom, but they also deliver tips so that you can feel a greater sense of control over the patient care you deliver.
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Protecting Your Nursing License:
Negligence, Malpractice, Litigation, Disciplinary Action, and More!
Negligence, Malpractice, Litigation, Disciplinary Action, and More!
$1,629.88 Total Value —
Just
$199.99 Today!
Earn up to 26.0 CE Hours included in the course tuition.
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
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