There have been a number of lawsuits in recent years involving education. There is now a term called
“education malpractice.” Being aware of potential areas of liability and possible suit is important to the
nurse educator.
“Faculty responsibility in evaluating clinical performance”

After completing the readings for the week and researching the topic you have chosen, post your response to
the following:
First Paragraph
Describe briefly the core concepts of the topic you are discussing.
Second Paragraph
Discuss how these concepts apply to nursing education, citing one specific example of this application.
Third Paragraph
Describe how the information applies to the area of nursing education you are interested in.
Fourth Paragraph
Reflect and post on any concerns you have about legal issues in the area of nursing education where you wish
to practice.
Fifth paragraph

-Summarized Discussion

Readings Resources (see attached chapters)
Course Text: Nursing Faculty Secrets

Chapter 15—”Students with Special Needs”

This chapter describes the kinds of special needs your students may have and describes ways of identifying and
assisting these students. Included is a table listing strategies that are useful when teaching students who
have various educational challenges.

Course Text: Staff Development Nursing Secrets

Chapter 7—”Legal and Ethical Issues in Education”

This chapter addresses legal and ethical concerns facing nursing educators, particularly staff developers.
Among the legal issues discussed are copyright laws governing the educational use of others’ materials.
Course Text: Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty

Excerpt from Chapter 3—”The Academic Performance of Students: Legal and Ethical Issues” (pages 34–50)

This chapter excerpt describes legal principles and policies involving student performance that nursing
educators should be aware of. Topics include students’ rights, guidelines for providing due process to
students, and the grievance and student appeal processes. Also discussed are the nursing faculty’s
responsibilities in evaluating clinical and classroom performance.
Article: Stevenson, K. (2008). Courts confront admissibility of text and instant messages. Litigation News.
Retrieved November 21, 2008 from
http://www.buchalter.com/bt/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=248&Itemid=77

As new and innovative forms of technology continue to be used to communicate, federal rules surrounding their
use in court also evolve.

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