Ms. Jones, RN, is the night charge nurse on your unit. She has come to work obviously drunk. What would your legal obligations be as a professional nurse?

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As a professional nurse, it is your legal obligation to report impaired colleagues. However, before reporting, it is important to have a second witness to validate your observation. This helps to avoid any false accusations or misunderstandings. Reporting an impaired colleague is essential to promote patient safety and maintain professional standards.

Ms Jones, RN, Is the Night Charge Nurse on Your