Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace is required for which nursing professionals?

• A. APRN
• B. LPN
• C. RN
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Recognizing impairment in the workplace is a duty shared by every licensed nurse because patient safety depends on catching impairments before they affect care. In Florida, the Nursing Practice Act and Board rules require licensees to report suspected impairment and to seek help if they are impaired themselves. Since all levels of nursing—APRN, RN, and LPN—hold licenses and have direct patient contact, the obligation applies across the board. So impairment recognition is required for all of these nursing professionals, not just a subset. If a nurse notices signs of impairment in a colleague or suspects their own impairment, the appropriate step is to report through the employer's process or contact the Board's Professional Assistance Program to ensure safety and treatment as needed.