Not true. GSL are in place to protect anyone who tries to help. Doing CPR incorrectly on someone isn't going to kill them any faster.
A nurse is a different situation. I'm not talking about someone who's JOB it is to try to save or protect someone. I'm talking about coming across someone on the street that is in trouble, and assisting them. The GSL were created to protect someone who TRIED to help, despite the outcome.
Besides that, if a nurse who is off duty comes across that situation, the nurse is also protected.
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As a registered nurse while on the job I can be sued and am not protected under the GSL. However, when I am off duty, I am protected under the GSL.
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I notice this thread was started back in October of 2008. I am wonder if anyone approached any of the schools to see if they will mandate teachers to take CPR
I was informed that they are all offered the chance to take the course for free ( in my district) and the district will provide a substitute during the 1/2 day that the teacher is out of the school. but, it's an individuals choice.
Some individuals do not feel confident in administering cpr was what I was told.
I can understand why some people would not feel confident with administering CPR. For me, I think it would be an automatic response to help if I saw someone in trouble. I have in the past and the thought about being sued wasn't a consideration at the time. Everything turned out okay in this instance.
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