Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace for Florida Nurses

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2 CE Contact Hours

$9.95

This 2-hour CE course provides Florida nurses with the essential tools to recognize, respond to, and report impairment in the workplace. Covering substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and other forms of impairment, the course emphasizes early identification, patient safety, and compliance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act. Participants will also gain insight into the role of the Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) and how to support affected colleagues ethically and professionally. Enroll now to meet your state CE requirement and help foster a safer, more accountable healthcare environment.

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This required CE course for Florida nurses offers essential guidance on identifying, addressing, and managing impairment in the clinical setting. It equips nursing professionals with the tools to recognize signs of substance use, mental health challenges, and fatigue-related impairment while ensuring compliance with Florida’s Nurse Practice Act. Enroll today to enhance patient safety, support professional accountability, and understand your role in the early intervention and reporting process.

Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of the types and causes of impairment in healthcare professionals, including substance use disorders, psychological conditions, and physical or cognitive decline. Emphasis is placed on behavioral warning signs, documentation standards, and effective strategies for peer intervention that prioritize patient safety and staff well-being. The course further explores the unique challenges faced in high-stress environments, shift work, and isolated practice settings.

In addition to clinical recognition skills, the course reviews Florida’s legal and ethical responsibilities under the Nurse Practice Act and outlines reporting requirements, protections for whistle-blowers, and the role of the Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN). Practical approaches for supporting impaired colleagues, including referral procedures and confidentiality considerations, are covered to encourage compassionate and proactive response.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Define impairment in the workplace and its common causes among nurses.
Recognize behavioral, physical, and professional signs of impairment.
Apply strategies for documenting and reporting impairment safely and appropriately.
Describe the responsibilities outlined in the Florida Nurse Practice Act related to impairment.
Understand the function of the Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) in recovery and reintegration.
Promote a supportive and ethical workplace culture that prioritizes safety and accountability.

Course Completion Requirements:

To receive full CE credit, participants must:

Register for the course.
Review all course materials.
Complete the post-test with a passing score of 70% or higher.
Submit the course evaluation survey.

Note: Some courses may include additional requirements, such as participation in discussion boards or completion of practice exercises.

Important Disclosures:

Conflict of Interest: The course planners, authors, and presenters have no financial or commercial conflicts of interest related to this educational activity.
Commercial Support: This course has not received any sponsorship or financial support from commercial entities.
Non-Endorsement: Approval of this course as a continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of any products, services, or companies mentioned within the content.
Off-Label Product Use: No information related to off-label use of FDA-approved products is included in this course.

Key Course Benefits:

Meets the Florida Board of Nursing’s 2-hour CE requirement on impairment in the workplace.
Promotes early identification and intervention to ensure patient safety and protect nursing licensure.
Provides clear guidance on reporting protocols and the nurse’s legal responsibilities.
Supports the development of a professional, ethical, and supportive work culture.
Applicable to LPNs, RNs, CNSs, and ARNPs in all Florida healthcare settings.
Delivered in a flexible, self-paced online learning format.

Approvals and Accreditation:

CE Learning Network (CELN) is an accredited provider of continuing education for nurses, recognized by the Florida Board of Nursing and the District of Columbia Board of Nursing.

This course adheres to the standards established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Approved for the following nursing professionals:

Florida Board of Nursing: LPNs, RNs, CNSs, ARNPs
District of Columbia Board of Nursing: RNs, Nurse Anesthetists, CNSs, Midwives, ARNPs

For added convenience, CELN automatically reports earned CE hours to CEBroker.com on behalf of participants.

Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace for Florida Nurses