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Preventing Workplace Violence to Protect Nurses and Our Patients

Course Description

Workplace violence rates in health care have accelerated significantly since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, on top of steep increases seen over the past decade. Nurses experience significant impacts from workplace violence, including physical and psychological injuries, stress, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. It is no surprise that workplace violence is implicated in high rates of turnover and nurses’ decisions to leave the profession.

This class will examine the issue of workplace violence and how it arises in health care settings. We will explore contributing factors and reasons for the recent acceleration in rates. Then, we will investigate workplace violence prevention measures by examining data and experiences on effectiveness. The class will conclude with a discussion about the strategies that nurses can employ to prevent workplace violence and to advocate for safer patient care in their facilities.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss factors that contribute to workplace violence in health care settings.
  • Describe effective measures that prevent workplace violence in health care settings.
  • Identify strategies that nurses can employ to advocate for safer patient care conditions.

Instructors:

Jane Thomason and/or Rocelyn de Leon-Minch

Course Information:

This will be a 3-hour online class via Zoom for 3 hours of continuing education credits.

After registering, you will receive an invitation to the Zoom class via email. It is important that you respond to the invitation and register for the Zoom class prior to the day of the class.

Dates:

  • Tuesday, June 25 - 10am to 1pm PT/1pm to 4pm ET
  • Friday, June 28 - 12pm to 3pm PT/3pm to pm ET
  • Tuesday, July 16 - 10am to 1pm PT/1pm to 4pm ET
  • Thursday, July 18 - 12pm to 3pm PT/3pm to pm ET
  • Monday, July 22 - 12pm to 3pm PT/3pm to pm ET
  • Wednesday, July 24 -10am to 1pm PT/1pm to 4pm ET

CE courses are free to National Nurses United members. Classes are only offered to direct-care and staff RNs.

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