Abuse/IPV: Statement

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Define abuse/IPV:
Using the scale below, please indicate your response to each statement.
1: Strongly disagree 2: Slightly disagree 3: Neutral 4: Slightly agree 5: Strongly agree

1. Through my assessment I am able to identify abuse/IPV as the underlying cause of an illness. 1 2 3 4 5
2. I am comfortable discussing abuse/IPV with my patients and know what I should/shouldn’t say. 1 2 3 4 5
3. I am confident in my ability to identify risk factors for, as well as suspected cases of abuse/IPV. 1 2 3 4 5
4. I could comfortably care for a victim and/or perpetrator of emotional abuse. 1 2 3 4 5
5. I could comfortably care for a victim and/or perpetrator of physical abuse. 1 2 3 4 5
6.
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I could comfortably care for a victim and/or perpetrator of sexual abuse. 1 2 3 4 5
7. I have good knowledge of local support services which may assist a victim or perpetrator. 1 2 3 4 5
8. I am aware of community/societal/law enforcement attitudes toward partner abuse. 1 2 3 4 5
9. I have good knowledge about the nurses’ legal responsibilities. 1 2 3 4 5
10. I am comfortable with my legal responsibilities in abuse/IPV cases. 1 2 3 4 5
11. I am confident in my ability to report abuse/IPV. 1 2 3 4 5
12. I know the correct/specific person to report abuse/IPV cases to. 1 2 3 4 5
13. I understand the ramifications to my practice/licensure if I fail to report abuse/IPV cases correctly. 1 2 3 4 5
14. I believe the amount of time spent on abuse/IPV in the BSN program is adequate. 1 2 3 4 5
How much time has been dedicated to abuse/IPV in the BSN Program:

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