University of La Salette College of Nursing Santiago City September 24, 2013 Atty.

Brenda Ragsac-Luna City Councilor, Santiago City, Philippines Dear Maam: Warmest greetings in the name of our Lord! We, the Fourth Year Nursing Students, would like to formally invite you as our guest speaker for our seminar on September 30, 2013 from 2-4 pm at ULSAVR. The theme of this seminar is Knowing Your Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace: Before, During and After Employment. Together with this cover letter we enclose herewith the outlines of details for the event for your kind perusal. Your approval to conduct this seminar will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your interest and assistance with this seminar. In closing, we would be pleased and honored for your consent to be our speaker. Yours Truly: Nick B. Bravo Group Leader Noted by: Bernadeth D. Asuncion, RN, MSN NCM 107-Instructor College of Nursing Mrs. Bella G. Fontanilla, RN, MSN Dean, College of Nursing University of La Salette Approved by: Atty. Brenda Ragsac-Luna City Councilor, Santiago City, Philippines

PROPOSAL INFORMATION Seminar Information General Topic: Nursing and Legal Education Seminar Title: Knowing Your Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace: Before, During and After Employment Seminar Description: This seminar introduces rights and responsibilities of nurses in their chosen career. Date: September 30, 2013 Time: 2-4 pm Venue: ULS AVR Length of Time: 2 hours Seminar Rationale Expanding roles and responsibilities for nurses have resulted in even greater liability risks for nurses. We need current information on the laws governing the practice of nursing in the Philippines, and ways to protect ourselves from malpractice claims. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the seminar, the students will learn the following topics: Malpractice Lawsuits Nursing Practice Acts: scope of practice and duties Nursing Standards of Care Delegation and Supervision Issues Nursing Negligence Most Frequent Claims Against Nurses Risk Management: Root Causes of Errors, Preventing Errors, Avoiding Litigation Disciplinary Actions by the Board of Nurisng