This course, Nursing Leadership: Ethics & Legal Considerations,equips nurse leaders with the knowledge and practical tools to navigate the complex ethical and legal challenges they face in healthcare settings. Throughout this course, you will explore core ethical principles, legal responsibilities, and decision-making frameworks that directly impact patient care, staff management, and organizational compliance. By applying these concepts, you’ll be better prepared to lead with integrity, mitigate legal risks, and foster a culture of accountability and ethical practice within your team. This course uses real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and reflective learning to help you strengthen your leadership capabilities and ensure your team operates within legal and ethical boundaries, ultimately improving patient care outcomes and organizational success.
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Skills you'll gain
- Informed Consent
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Medical Privacy
- Compliance Management
- Decision Making
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Communication
- Nursing Management
- Personal Integrity
- Nursing
- Safety Culture
- Healthcare Ethics
- Law, Regulation, and Compliance
- Legal Risk
- Patient Safety
- Health Care
- Business Ethics
- Case Studies
- Professionalism
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December 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this foundational lesson, learners will explore the core ethical and legal principles that guide nursing leadership. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, this lesson highlights the critical role of nurse leaders in navigating complex legal and ethical dilemmas in healthcare settings. Learners will analyze key concepts such as patient rights, confidentiality, informed consent, and the principles of justice and beneficence. They will also examine the legal frameworks that influence decision-making, helping them understand how ethical considerations shape leadership in nursing. This lesson provides the essential knowledge to empower learners in making sound, ethical decisions in their practice and leadership roles.
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2 videos3 readings1 assignment
In this lesson, learners will explore the legal responsibilities and liabilities of nursing leaders, particularly around malpractice, informed consent, and patient rights. The lesson focuses on the importance of understanding legal frameworks and how to navigate these challenges to ensure patient safety, legal compliance, and quality care delivery. Learners will examine real-world case studies and engage in decision-making frameworks to understand the legal intricacies involved in nursing leadership. This lesson is designed to equip nursing leaders with the tools to prevent legal pitfalls and foster a legally sound healthcare environment.
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3 videos1 reading1 assignment
In this lesson, learners will explore the strategies nurse leaders can use to manage legal risks in healthcare settings. Focusing on compliance, patient safety, and malpractice prevention, this lesson provides tools for minimizing liability, promoting a culture of safety, and safeguarding both patients and healthcare organizations. By the end of this lesson, nurse leaders will understand how to proactively address legal risks, ensuring that their teams are equipped to provide care within legal and ethical boundaries.
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3 videos1 reading3 assignments
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