Discussion Post: Employment and the Workplace - Discussion
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Topic: Legal issues of an Advanced Practice Nurse in the Workplace
Choose one topic from the following list and evaluate how the chosen topic impacts your role as an advanced practice nurse. What are the legal implications related to your practice. These topics are discussed in this week's chapter readings from the book. Analyze how understanding of the chosen topic will impact your future practice.
Choose one:
o Employer and employee rights
o American with Disabilities Act
o Employment contracts and unionization
o Corporate liability
o Sexual harassment in the workplace
o Employees with AIDS/HIV and exposure to blood borne pathogens
o Environmental health and safety
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.